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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%...
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?
What Does Different Dog Body Language Mean?
We humans domesticated dogs over 14,000 years ago. Since then, we have been trying to decode the secret language of our canines. Earlier in our hunting days, we were more focused on surviving than decoding the canine language. However, fast forward to...
Dog Tips
Do Dogs Get Headaches? Are They in Pain?
Imagine your dog reaching for a tiny bottle of aspirin after a long day of dealing with your neighbor's cat. Now that you’ve searched for this, it looks like your dog has already asked you for a head massage. It’s a funny thought but there have been...
Dog Tips
Top 10 White Cat Breeds
Only about 5% of the cat population is white. Apart from that colors like calico, tortoiseshell, orange, black, brown and gray are all derived from two dominant colors: Black and red. These colors can mutate into different shades—black can become...
Breed Tips
How Long Do Cats Live?
Unfortunately, cats do not have nine lives. The average lifespan of a cat is around 13-14 years of age. However, some cats do reach 18 years and the extraordinary ones sometimes end up being with their humans for 30 whole years! You would be shocked to...
Cat Tips
Making the Decision to Say Goodbye: A Guide to Pet Euthanasia
Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. In fact, I often hear from pet parents that it’s the most difficult decision they have ever had to make. It’s a difficult and emotional time if you have a pet, and the decision to...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Crabs?
Can You Feed Your Dogs Crab? Feeding crabs to dogs is generally safe but there are many precautions that you need to take beforehand and acceptable ways in which you need to serve it you need to know.1 So, before going ahead and offering a plate of...
Dog Tips
Why are Dalmatians Fire Dogs?
So, you’ve seen all the fire-fighting posters with the little black and white canine mascots on them. We agree that they look dashing on them but spoiler alert! – Their looks aren’t the reason they are on them. There is a fascinating history behind how...
Breed Tips
Patricia & Katie's Story: Spot Pet Insurance for Hip Dysplasia Surgery
Patricia and Katie’s Story Introducing Katie: A beautiful Golden Retriever from New Mexico, beloved by her pet parent, Patricia. The Health Hurdle Katie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a condition that can significantly impact a dog's mobility and...
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