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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...
What's Not Covered by Pet Insurance: Exclusions Guide
Most pet insurance plans cover accidents and illnesses — but they all have exclusions. Pre-existing conditions, routine wellness care, elective procedures, and breed-specific limitations are among the most common things standard policies won't cover....
Why Pet Insurance?
Rabies Vaccine Cost for Dogs
The rabies vaccine is one of the most important vaccines your dog will ever receive — and in most U.S. states, it's legally required. Most pet parents can expect to pay $20 to $70³ per vaccine at a private veterinary practice, with significantly lower...
Vet Costs
Is Monthly Flea and Tick Medication for Dogs Really Necessary?
Yes — for most dogs, monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is necessary year-round. Parasites don't follow the seasons the way many pet parents expect. Ticks remain active in near-freezing temperatures, fleas survive and reproduce indoors all...
Pet Safety
How to Save Money on Pet Ownership: 15 Cost-Cutting Tips
Caring for a dog or cat costs more than most people expect. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², U.S. pet parents spend an average of $1,700² per year on their pets — and the overall U.S. pet industry reached $158 billion¹...
Dog Tips
Emergency Vet Bill Assistance: Financial Help Programs for Pet Parents
An unexpected veterinary emergency can arrive with almost no warning — and when it does, the cost can be significant. If you're currently facing a large vet bill you can't pay, you have more options than you might realize. This guide covers the fastest...
Vet Costs
Bordetella Vaccine for Cats: Schedule, Which Cats Need It, and What to Know
Bordetella is not a vaccine that every cat needs — and that is intentional. Unlike the FVRCP or rabies vaccine, which are core vaccines recommended for all cats, the Bordetella vaccine for cats is non-core: recommended based on specific lifestyle risks...
Health
Hidden Costs of Pet Ownership: Extensive Financial Guide
The sticker price of a pet is rarely the hard part. Whether you adopt for $50 or buy a purebred for several thousand, the costs that follow are what catch most new pet parents off guard. According to the ASPCA¹, the first year of owning a dog can cost...
Lifestyle
IVDD in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and What Pet Insurance Helps Cover
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a spinal condition in which the cushioning discs between a dog's vertebrae break down or rupture, pressing on the spinal cord. It can cause anything from mild back pain to sudden paralysis. According to the...
Health
CT Scan for Dogs: What It Detects, What to Expect, and What It Costs
A CT scan for a dog — also called computed tomography or a CAT scan — uses X-rays taken from multiple angles to produce detailed three-dimensional cross-sectional images of the body. Unlike a standard X-ray, which creates a single flat image, a CT scan...
Health
