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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?
What Does Pet Insurance 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?
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...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim With Spot To submit a pet insurance claim with Spot, log into the Member Center, select your pet, upload your itemized invoice, and submit. Standard claims are processed in 5-7 business days, while preventive care...
Can Dogs Eat Scallops?
Scallop- not a dish exactly but a common term given to the species of marine shell like looking mollusks which is an invertebrate species with over 85000 variants. For the human tongue, these are delicious and sweet flavored and they are very rich in...
Dog Tips
Do Dogs Have Taste Buds?
Picture this: your dog devours their kibble like a five-star meal, but also seems to think that your smelly gym socks are a gourmet treat. Do they really appreciate the flavors, or are they just culinary adventurers with no fear? You can’t have taste...
Dog Tips
Giardiasis in Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide
We’ve mentioned various causes of diarrhea in dogs in our previous blogs, and another cause is Giardia. Giardiasis in dogs, the condition caused by Giardia, can be serious, and it’s also a public health risk since humans can also become infected. In...
Health
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Diarrhea is when unformed or loose stools occur in larger amounts and are more often than usual. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a clinical symptom of many different diseases. Diarrhea associated with minor conditions can often be resolved quickly...
Dog Tips
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Pet Insurance
Pet insurance can be a lifesaver when unexpected accidents or illnesses affect our pets. Yet, many pet owners are hesitant to get pet insurance due to a few common misconceptions. Let's debunk five of the most prevalent myths and uncover how pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
100 Best Names for Orange Cats
First of all congratulations on adopting a new ‘orange’ cat! You’re in for a lifetime of adventure. Naming a cat can be as challenging and interesting as naming a new baby. Most of the time we already know what we are going to call the baby if it is a...
Cat Tips
Why Does My Cat Bite Me?
Cats express themselves in various ways. As a cat owner, you might ask yourself, “Why is my cat doing this? What does it mean?”. From grazing against your legs, raising the hair on their backs, or purring – cats are constantly communicating with us in...
Cat Tips
What to Know Before Getting a Tibetan Spaniel
Characteristics of the Tibetan Spaniel Small yet regal, the Tibetan Spaniel stands about 10 inches tall and weighs between 9 to 15 pounds. They live an average of 12 to 15 years, making them a long-term companion1. Their silky, flat coat forms a...
Puppy Tips
How Much Does the Vet Cost Without Insurance?
Veterinary costs without insurance can range from $410 for annual routine and preventative medication to $5,000 or more for treating more serious injuries.(1) Being a pet parent is all fun and games till you have to go to a vet, and at the end, you...
Vet Costs
