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Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
Most standard pet insurance plans cover unexpected accidents and illnesses — including diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, and prescription medications — for conditions that develop after your policy’s waiting period ends. What they generally...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Should I Get Pet Insurance? You should get pet insurance if a large, unexpected vet bill would be hard for you to cover out of pocket — that's the core question behind whether coverage makes sense for your pet. According to the AVMA², dog owners spend...
Coverage
Coverage
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%...
Persian Cat Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Persian cat pet insurance costs typically run above the national average for cats. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026 data), while breed-specific rate data from...
Pet Insurance Costs
How Does Breed Impact a Pet Insurance Policy?
Your dog’s breed is one of the most significant factors affecting pet insurance premiums. Insurers base pricing on a breed’s statistical risk of illness, injury, and long-term conditions, which means breeds prone to expensive health issues typically...
Why Pet Insurance?
German Shepherd Pet Insurance Cost
The average monthly pet insurance premium for a German Shepherd is $52.01*, though actual costs vary based on your dog’s age, location, and the coverage options you select. German Shepherds are the 4th most popular dog breed¹ in the United States, and...
Dog Insurance Insights
Pre-Existing Conditions in Pet Insurance: What You Should Know
A pre-existing condition is any illness, injury, or symptom your pet had before your policy’s start date — or that developed during the waiting period. Most pet insurance policies exclude these conditions from coverage. But that doesn’t mean your pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
Ragdoll Cat Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Ragdoll cat pet insurance costs typically land close to the national average for cats. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026 data), and breed-specific rate data from...
Pet Insurance Costs
Sphynx Cat Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Sphynx cat pet insurance costs start from the same baseline as any cat's, but breed-specific health risks often push it higher. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026 data)....
Pet Insurance Costs
Scottish Fold Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Scottish Fold pet insurance costs start from the same baseline as any cat's, but the breed's well-documented cartilage and kidney risks often push it higher. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according...
Pet Insurance Costs
Burmese Cat Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Burmese cat pet insurance costs start from the same feline baseline as any breed, but well-documented diabetes and hypokalemia risks often push it higher. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to...
Pet Insurance Costs
Dog and Cat Names by Theme: The Ultimate Pet Naming Guide
Looking for dog and cat names by theme? You'll find them below, organized into two easy-to-browse guides: 15 dog name themes and 11 cat name themes, each linking to a full list of name ideas. Whether you want something military-tough,...
Cat Tips
