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Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
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...
Coverage
Coverage
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%...
Can Cats Eat Artichokes?
The answer is actually a little tricky. While artichokes are not necessarily toxic to your cat, there is little to no benefit in feeding it to them.1 It may actually be a good idea to just avoid introducing this vegetable to your cat’s diet. Artichokes...
Cat Tips
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? Unraveling the Mystery Behind Feline Gazes
Have you ever found yourself locked in a staring contest with your cat? Cats are known for piercing gazes, and cat parents often wonder what the deal is and why cats frequently stare at and watch their owners. Understanding why cats stare can often...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Mangoes?
The national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, mangoes are undoubtedly one of the juiciest, yummiest, and most tempting fruits of all time. The mango finds its origins in the Hindo-Berma region that extends from eastern India and southern...
Cat Tips
How to Get Dogs to Like You
We all like dogs and we all want dogs to feel the same way about us. Sometimes, dogs do not feel the same way that we feel about them, and that could be frustrating to many dog lovers. If you are wondering how to get dogs to like you, Spot Pet...
Dog Tips
Do Yorkies Shed?
The pint-sized royalty of the canine world, the Yorkshire Terrier, is a tiny British dog that comes with the heart of a lion. They are wrapped in a coat that feels like molten gold and silk. And this magnificent coat – DOES NOT SHED! Yes, you read it...
Breed Tips
Do Goldendoodles Shed?
Two extremely adorable, intelligent, energetic, and affectionate dog breeds, the Golden Retriever and Poodle, came together to form a breed that combines all of these properties and doesn’t shed—the Goldendoodle! They were bred as an alternative to the...
Breed Tips
Can Cats Eat Cranberries?
With winter just around the corner, you already know it’s the holiday season. Between the Christmas lights to New Year’s Eve, we all have our calendars filled up with dinners, lunches, and places you need to be at. And with holiday dinners comes some...
Cat Tips
What is an Annual Limit for Pet Insurance?
Pet insurance could be a useful tool for pet owners because it could help with budgeting for healthcare. However, there are certain aspects of a pet insurance policy that not many people will understand. One of these is the annual limit. In the...
How Pet Insurance Works
Blastomycosis in Dogs: A Silent Threat
Blastomycosis, a systemic fungal infection, poses a significant threat to dogs, especially those residing in or visiting endemic regions. This insidious disease, caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, can silently infiltrate a dog's body,...
Health
