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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%...
Ant Bites on Dogs - Should I Be Worried?
Dogs seem to have a talent for getting into trouble, especially when they poke their noses where they shouldn't—like into an ant hill. And your daily walk then turns into a miniature battle scene. But you can understand the struggle your dog would be...
Dog Tips
What are Dog Zoomies?
Imagine this - You're lounging on the couch, enjoying a quiet evening, when suddenly, your dog bolts from room to room and starts behaving as an invisible starter pistol fired, and your living room is now a racetrack. If you didn’t have to imagine...
Dog Tips
How Long Can a Dog Go Without Eating?
Did you know that a man named Angus Barbieri holds the Guinness World Record for surviving without any solid food for 382 days? He subsisted on tea, coffee, sparkling water, vitamins, and soda water. But there are Jain monks in India who have survived...
Dog Tips
How Much Does An Airedale Terrier Cost in 2025?
In the world of dog breeds, the Airedale Terrier stands out with its notable characteristics and distinctive charm. This article aims to delve into the many factors that determine the cost of owning an Airedale Terrier. Characteristics of an Airedale...
Breed Tips
How is a Maine Coon’s Personality?
If you’re looking not just for a cat but one that’s part lion, part teddy bear and part stand-up comedian, then Maine Coon is the breed to go for. All of this is a huge package as these cats belong to the largest domestic pure cat breed in the world....
Cat Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Ear Infections?
It’s not surprising that the long and sometimes droopy ears of dogs are prone to infections because of all the dirt and bacteria they can collect. They aren’t very rare in cats either. However, it may be surprising to know that some of these infections...
Coverage
Does Pet Insurance Cover Heartworm Treatment?
The foot-long worms that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets can cause severe and potentially fatal diseases in pets. They can affect both dogs and cats, and the treatment can sometimes take several months....
Coverage
Dog Vaccinations: How Much Do They Cost in 2025?
Staying on top of your pet’s routine care can help to keep them healthy throughout their lives. Veterinary services like dental cleanings, vaccines, and flea and tick medication are all preventive care services that can help to keep your pet’s health....
Vet Costs
Does Pet Insurance Cover Routine Care?
Routine care isn’t typically covered in base pet insurance plans. However, some providers may offer solutions for this. Let’s dive a little deeper so you can better understand pet insurance and routine care for your pet. Many people would agree that...
Breed Tips
