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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care? What's Included and What's Not
Pet insurance typically helps cover dental injuries from accidents and treatment for dental disease, but routine cleanings and preventive dental care require a separate wellness add-on. According to the AVMA¹, periodontal disease is "the most common...
Pet Safety
Pet Safety
Pet First Aid Kit – Everything You Need To Keep In Your Pet First Aid Kit
You never know when an accident may happen, and when it does you want to be prepared! Having a first-aid kit for not only yourself but also your pet will help you tend to any injuries you may get going about your day. These kits are great to keep in...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance?
Your pet is part of your family — and when an unexpected accident or illness happens, you want to be able to get them the care they need. Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, with reimbursement rates up to 90%...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, including diagnostic tests like blood work, X-rays, and ultrasounds. With blood work costing $100 to $200 for a routine CBC and chemistry panel², and more specialized tests...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance as an Employee Benefit: What You Need to Know Key Takeaways
Pet insurance as an employee benefit provides discounted coverage through your workplace, helping cover unexpected veterinary costsEmployees at companies o<ering pet insurance report 84% higher job satisfaction than those without this benefit3Spot Pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim With Spot To submit a pet insurance claim with Spot, log into the Member Center, select your pet, upload your itemized invoice, and submit. Standard claims are processed in 5-7 business days, while preventive care...
Why Do Cats Hate Water? Top 10 Reasons
You just got hooked onto some trippy cat vs bathtub reels, didn’t you? Or did you try to take your cat for a bath for the first time? Do you realize now that convincing teenagers to clean their rooms is easier? Despite their graceful agility and...
Cat Tips
How Much Does Dog Teeth Cleaning Cost?
Pet parents need to know that their pet's health has many different aspects. In addition to regular vet costs and vaccines, a common procedure that dog parents may encounter is dog teeth cleaning. So, how much does a dental cleaning cost for dogs? ...
Vet Costs
Dog Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
It’s unpleasant if your dog has diarrhea, but it's also a worry. While dog diarrhea is often a mild and short-term problem, it can signify something more serious. So, how do you know if your dog’s upset stomach can be treated at home or when they need...
Health
6 Common Bernese Mountain Dog Health Problems
Common Bernese Mountain Dog Health problems include: Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Bloat Histiocytosis Von Willebrand's Disease Bernese Mountain Dogs (German: Berner Sennenhund) are true family companions that are...
Breed Tips
Does Cat Insurance Cover FIV?
Does Cat Insurance Cover FIV? Key Takeaways Yes, cat insurance can cover FIV if your cat wasn't diagnosed before enrollment or during the waiting period—otherwise it's classified as a pre-existing condition FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) affects...
Cat Insurance Insights
Charlie's Story: Porcupine Quills & Easy Pet Insurance Reimbursement
Brenda and Charlie’s Story Brenda and her curious, large mix dog Charlie call the beautiful state of Maine home. The Unexpected Encounter While outside, Charlie had an unfortunate run-in with a porcupine, resulting in a face full of painful quills....
Customer Stories
How much is a vet visit?
A vet visit can cost you anywhere from $410 for annual routine medical costs and preventative medication to $5,000 or more to treat more serious injuries. (1) It’s important to understand how vet visits work, what to expect during a vet visit, what...
Vet Costs
Does Pet Insurance Cover Ultrasounds?
One of the marvels of modern technology, a radiation-free way to peer inside the human body with remarkable precision - Ultrasounds have vast applications. They are widely used in human and pet healthcare for monitoring pregnancies and diagnosing...
Coverage
Best Ways to Cool Down your Dog
“Take a chill pill”—it's something we often hear when someone’s angry or overheated. Sometimes, it literally means offering a cold drink to help someone cool down. Think about a dessert safari or a long beach day—we reach for a chilled beer as soon as...
Dog Tips
