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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...
How Cats Beat the Heat: Clever Ways Your Cat Stays Cool
As summer temperatures soar, you might notice your feline friend acting a bit sluggish. Whether your cat spends most of their time indoors, outdoors, or enjoys both, they have clever ways to stay cool just like us. But unlike humans who sweat...
Cat Tips
Is Barley Good for Dogs?
If you search online for the nutritional benefits of barley, you might come away thinking it’s the only food your dog should eat. But there’s more to consider than just the nutrient list when it comes to your dog’s diet. Barley is a grain, so it helps...
Dog Tips
Is Beef Liver Good for Dogs?
Beef liver is not only safe but actually good for dogs to eat, but terms and conditions apply. To a dog, beef liver isn’t just food; it is a treasure filled with nutrition and flavor that might as well come with a tiny crown and scepter. But as much as...
Dog Tips
How a Spot Pet Insurance Plan Helped a Pet Parent Get Back $9K in Vet Bills.
“My dog uses her insurance more than I use my own!” How Spot Pet Insurance plan helped owner get back $9K in vet bills. Love, mishaps, and pet insurance. Spot Pet Insurance shares a heartwarming story that embodies the bond between a pet parent and...
Why Pet Insurance?
Doodles and ‘Poos
Doodles and ‘Poos How Do You Choose? Poodles are known for their high IQs and ease of training. They’re also fun, affectionate, and extremely active-all reasons they’ve been a beloved breed for so many years. Not surprisingly, Poodle mixes, a cross...
Breed Tips
Top 10 Toy Dog Breeds
Plush toys, plushies, stuffed animals, and stuffies have been popular among kids, especially small girls, since a long time. Actually, not only small kids but the bigger ones seem to be in love with them as well with a lot of them with life size...
Breed Tips
Can Dogs Drink Beer?
Are you trying to get your dog drunk so you can laugh at their tipsy behavior? Or maybe you’re looking for a beer-chugging teammate with a big belly? Spoiler alert: neither is going to happen. We get it. When the boys are over to watch a big game and...
Dog Tips
How Serious are Insect Bites on Dogs?
You would have probably seen your dog chasing insects multiple times, only to come back with multiple stings on their entire body. For our canine buddies, the small little insects are like flying toys. The only problem with letting their curiosity and...
Dog Tips
Is Pet Insurance Required by Law?
No federal law in the United States or Canada requires pet owners to purchase pet insurance. However, the industry is increasingly regulated at the state level. As of 2026, 14 states have adopted pet insurance regulations² based on the National...
Why Pet Insurance?
