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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...
Types of Pet Insurance: Accident-Only, Accident & Illness, and Wellness Coverage Explained
Pet insurance policies fall into three main categories: accident-only plans, accident and illness plans, and optional wellness or preventive care add-ons. Each is structured to cover a different scope of veterinary expenses, at a different price point....
Why Pet Insurance?
Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs. The immune system produces antibodies that attack proteins responsible for holding skin cells together, causing the superficial skin layers to separate and form blisters that...
Health
Ataxia in Dogs: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Ataxia is the medical term for incoordination or loss of balance in dogs. It is not a disease on its own but a neurological sign — a signal that something is disrupting how the brain, spinal cord, or inner ear is communicating with the rest of the...
Health
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, producing weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest. In dogs, it is most often an acquired autoimmune condition — the immune...
Health
What Counts as a Pre-Existing Condition in Pet Insurance?
A pre-existing condition in pet insurance is any illness, injury, or health issue that was present, symptomatic, or diagnosed before the policy’s effective date — including conditions that were never formally diagnosed but showed observable signs. The...
How Pet Insurance Works
How Much Does Kitten Insurance Cost Per Month?
Kitten insurance typically costs less per month than coverage for an adult cat — age is the largest single driver of pet insurance premiums, and younger animals carry lower expected claim costs for insurers. According to NAPHIA¹, the industry average...
Pet Insurance Costs
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive condition in which the muscles controlling the larynx (voice box) fail to open the airway properly during breathing. In affected dogs, the cartilage flaps that should open during inhalation instead remain collapsed,...
Health
Accident and Illness Pet Insurance for Dogs: Is It Worth It?
If you’re comparing pet insurance options, you’ve likely noticed that accident and illness plans cost more than accident-only plans. The question is whether that extra premium buys enough protection to justify it — and for most dog parents, the answer...
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Teach a Dog to Sit: Step-by-Step Training Guide
“Sit” is the first command most dogs learn — and for good reason. It’s simple to teach, universally useful, and lays the groundwork for every more complex behavior that follows. A dog that sits reliably on cue has learned to focus on its owner,...
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