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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...
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...
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dog Park Injuries?
Pet insurance generally helps cover your own dog's injuries from a dog park accident — cuts, sprains, bite wounds, or heatstroke — under a standard accident and illness plan, as long as the injury isn't tied to a pre-existing condition. What it does...
Coverage
Heimlich Maneuver for Cats: What to Do If Your Cat Is Choking
If your cat is choking, check their mouth first — only remove an object you can clearly see and safely reach. If you can't see it or your cat can't breathe, use the cat-specific Heimlich maneuver: support their back against your chest and apply quick...
Cat Tips
Is Pet Insurance Cheaper Than Emergency Surgery?
Is pet insurance cheaper than emergency surgery? In most single-incident comparisons, yes: pet insurance premiums usually add up to less than a single emergency surgery bill. But "cheaper" isn't guaranteed for every pet parent — it depends on whether...
Pet Insurance Costs
Your Puppy Doesn't Need More Socialization. They Need Better Socialization.
One of the most common pieces of advice you'll hear when bringing your puppy home is that socialization is important so they don't grow up fearful or insecure about the world around them. There's truth to that. But there's a large piece of the puzzle...
Dog Tips
What to Do If a Dog Is Choking: First Aid and the Heimlich Maneuver
If your dog is choking, every second counts — and staying calm is the first step. Check the mouth immediately: if you can clearly see and safely grasp the obstruction, remove it. If not, use chest thrusts or the modified Heimlich maneuver. Even if the...
Dog Tips
Recently Rescue a Dog? What Rescue Dogs Actually Need During Their First Month Home
The experience of bringing a rescue dog home can vary greatly depending on their history, personality, and temperament. If you're in this situation right now, here are a few things you can do to set both your dog, and yourself, up for success. Pre-Map...
Dog Tips
Can Rescue Dogs Get Pet Insurance?
Yes, rescue dogs can get pet insurance, and in most cases the process looks identical to insuring any other dog. Insurers don't require a purebred pedigree, an exact birthdate, or a complete medical history before issuing a policy. What actually...
How Pet Insurance Works
Can Dogs Get the Flu? Canine Influenza Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Yes — dogs can get the flu. Canine influenza (CIV) is a contagious respiratory infection that spreads among dogs and causes symptoms that look familiar: persistent coughing, runny nose, fever, and fatigue. It's caused by two influenza A strains adapted...
Dog Tips
Nausea in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and When to Call the Vet
Dogs can't tell you they feel sick — but they show it. Lip licking, excessive drooling, repeated swallowing, and eating grass are all signs that your dog is feeling nauseous. Nausea isn't a diagnosis; it's a symptom of many different underlying...
Health
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