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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Can Pet Insurance Help 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?
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?
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...
Can Dogs Eat Lettuce?
As a dog parent, you want to care for your pets and help keep them healthy. Choosing the right diet is only one of many responsibilities, so you might be overwhelmed with which foods your dog can and can’t eat. Is lettuce worth a shot for your dogs?...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon Rind?
Watermelons are a favorite summer fruit thanks to their refreshing, hydrating qualities—and many pet parents wonder if their dogs can enjoy them too. While the sweet red flesh is generally safe for dogs in moderation, parts like the rind and seeds can...
Breed Tips
Dog Stressed at The Vet? Tips to Build Their Confidence
The veterinary office is usually a place most dogs like to avoid. From the second they walk into the lobby, they’re met with many unknowns, such as if they’ll have to encounter a dog that barks or lunges at them, or perhaps, getting pricked by a...
Dog Tips
Pet Insurance for Indoor Pets: Is it Necessary?
Pet insurance can often be associated with outdoor pets due to their increased exposure to risks like accidents and encounters with other animals. However, the question remains: is pet insurance necessary for indoor pets? While indoor pets may enjoy a...
Why Pet Insurance?
Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Seeds?
If a tiny package packed with a big bomb had a face, it would look something like sunflower seeds. With benefits ranging from inflammation reduction, heart blood pressure maintenance, blood sugar reduction and more, sunflower seeds have gained massive...
Dog Tips
How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Dog? A 2025 Guide to Neutering Costs
Spaying and neutering pets is a common practice throughout the US, and it can benefit both the control of the stray population and the health and wellness of your pet. In this article, we will discuss what it means to neuter your pet, how much it...
Vet Costs
Ticks on Cats - What to Know
Looks like you’ve spotted some spider-like, egg-shaped, blood-sucking creepy crawlies on your cat. Don’t worry yet. We have all the information you need to know how much to worry about, how to cure it and finally, how to save up to 90% of the costs you...
Cat Tips
How Much Does Dog Hernia Surgery Cost?
Yes, dogs can get hernias, too, and they are quite common. The cost of surgery can be as low as $150 to as high as $10,0003. Apart from the surgery itself, there will be other costs attached, like pre-surgery examination, post-surgery care, and more....
Coverage
Top Doodle Dog Breeds
Someone somewhere in the world thought that it would be great to mix a Poodle, the elegantly curly and intelligent breed with every other dog they can get their hands on. And this time god did not have any other plan. The idea turned out to be great...
Breed Tips
