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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%...
Boston Terrier Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Boston Terrier pet insurance cost reflects a health profile shaped by the breed's prominent eyes and screw-tail genetics. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026). For Boston...
Pet Insurance Costs
Pomeranian Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Pomeranian pet insurance cost reflects a health profile that few other toy breeds share, led by Alopecia X, a hair-loss condition strongly linked to the breed. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹,...
Pet Insurance Costs
Beagle Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Beagle pet insurance costs generally track with other small-to-medium dog breeds, but two breed-specific risk factors shape how insurers price coverage: obesity and chronic ear infections. The national average monthly premium for dog...
Pet Insurance Costs
Poodle Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium by Size
Poodle pet insurance costs vary more by size than they do for most other breeds, because Toy, Miniature, and Standard Poodles carry genuinely different health risks despite sharing a name. The national average monthly premium for dog...
Pet Insurance Costs
Dachshund Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Dachshund pet insurance costs generally track with other small dog breeds, though they often land at or above the small-breed average because of one breed-defining risk: back disease. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness...
Pet Insurance Costs
Golden Retriever Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Golden Retriever pet insurance tends to cost more than the national dog average because of the breed's well-documented health risks. Nationally, dog accident-and-illness coverage averages $43 per month¹, while Golden Retrievers run $59 to $115 per...
Pet Insurance Costs
Labrador Retriever Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Labrador Retriever pet insurance costs generally track with other large, athletic dog breeds. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026), while comparable large breeds like...
Pet Insurance Costs
German Shorthaired Pointer Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
German Shorthaired Pointer pet insurance costs generally track with other large, athletic sporting breeds. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to Insurify¹ (updated May 2026). German Shorthaired...
Pet Insurance Costs
America's Love for Pets is Fueling Creative Naming
Pet ownership has increased significantly in the U.S. over the past 30 years, with data from the American Veterinary Medical Association showing a 45% rise. The combined population of domestic cats and dogs now tops 163 million. Many pet owners invest...
Lifestyle
