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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For many pet parents, pet insurance can be worth the cost because it helps provide financial protection against unexpected veterinary bills. As veterinary care becomes more advanced, treatment costs can increase—and a single emergency or serious...
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...
Pepper Mint's Story: $1,669 Reimbursement for an Emergency Vet Visit
Darin and Pepper Mint’s Story Pepper Mint’s story Pepper Mint, a beloved Boxer from New Jersey, receives swift care after an unexpected injury. Pepper Mint's Background For Darin, Pepper Mint isn't just a pet; she's family. When Pepper Mint suffered a...
Customer Stories
Is Boric Acid Safe for Pets?
At Spot Pet Insurance, we understand that your pets are cherished members of your family, deserving of the best care and protection. Ensuring their well-being means making informed decisions about their environment and the substances they might...
Pet Safety
My Dog is Acting Weird All of a Sudden
Looks like it’s one of those days when your dog starts acting like they’ve been possessed by a squirrel. One minute they're their usual playful self, and the next, they’re staring at the wall like it's about to tell them the secrets of the universe. If...
Dog Tips
My Cat Ate Marijuana! Now What?
What Do I Do If My Cat Eats Marijuana? With an increasing number of states legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana, the chances of our pets getting into a stash is also steadily rising. With rising numbers of people using marijuana, there is...
Pet Safety
What to Know Before Getting a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Characteristics of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen—often shortened to PBGV—is a compact yet robust breed known for its tousled coat and cheerful personality. Typically weighing between 25 and 40 pounds and standing 13...
Puppy Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Spaying/Neutering? Your Complete Guide (2025)
Take a closer look at pet insurance coverage for spaying and neutering. As a pet parent, you want to make sure your pet is healthy and happy. One way to help ensure their wellbeing is by getting them spayed or neutered. Not only does this help prevent...
Why Pet Insurance?
How much is it for a vet checkup?
The average cost of a routine check-up for a pet is between $50-$85 in the US(1). Various factors like the breed, age, location, type of facility, etc., can affect the cost. A vet checkup is like taking your car for a simple oil change. It’s only...
Vet Costs
What to Know Before Getting a Finnish Spitz
Characteristics of the Finnish Spitz The Finnish Spitz is a small to medium-sized dog known for its foxy appearance, pointed ears, and curved, plumed tail. These dogs have a rich golden-red coat that gives off a glowing hue—never one solid color, but...
Puppy Tips
8 Illness Claims with the Largest Changes in Pet Insurance Claim Costs (2023-2025)
Why Do Claim Costs Increase? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of veterinary services rose 7.6% between May of 2023 and May of 2025 (“Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. City Average, by...
Pet Insurance Costs
