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Traveling With Your Dog: A Complete Guide to a Safe, Smooth Trip
Traveling with your dog goes best when you plan ahead. Visit your vet before the trip, keep your dog secured in the back seat in a crate or crash-tested harness, pack their food, medications, and records, and never leave them alone in a parked car....
Dog Tips
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...
Can Dogs Eat Seaweed?
Vegetables are just part of a balanced diet for your dog. It is important, however, to know what vegetables are best for your pup. One vegetable of interest to some pet owners is seaweed. But can dogs eat seaweed? Like some other types of food, your...
Dog Tips
Most Famous Dogs In The World
Although there are endless human celebrities, nothing is more likeable than a dog starring on the big screen or more heartwarming than a real-life pup saving the day in the midst of a disaster. Dogs are “man’s best friend” for a reason. They have been...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Pecans?
Looks like your dog is giving you the classic stare saying, “Are you going to share some or what?” Given the fact that pecans are loaded with vitamins and minerals important for healthy skin, eyes, teeth, bones, muscles, and nerves, you may feel like...
Dog Tips
What Breed of Dog was Lassie?
Now that you’ve searched for this, it would not be wrong to assume that you’ve already seen Lassie in one of the tens of avenues it’s been popular on. But we guess you’re also here for the entire story and not just the breed’s name. So here it is…...
Dog Tips
Why Is My Cat Panting?
Dogs pant — you probably see that every other day. However, seeing cats pant isn’t very common. Do cats pant for the same reasons that dogs do? Do you have a reason to worry about your cat’s health? Find out below as Spot Pet Insurance shares all the...
Cat Tips
Does Dog Insurance Cover Pregnancy?
Dog insurance can be a great tool to help pet parents get cash back on covered vet bills for unexpected accidents or illnesses. While a large number of circumstances can be covered under pet insurance, pregnancy is often excluded. This article will...
Dog Insurance Insights
Nora's Story: Pet Insurance Helps with $2,953 Pancreatitis Treatment
Mark and Nora’s Story A cherished Miniature Goldendoodle from North Carolina, bringing joy to Mark's life. The Unexpected Challenge Nora suddenly fell ill, requiring an immediate trip to the emergency room. The diagnosis was pancreatitis, a serious...
Customer Stories
Tobias Ace's Story: Pet Insurance Reimbursement for Giardia
Faye and Tobias Ace’s Story A charming domestic shorthair from Massachusetts who quickly stole Faye's heart after being adopted from a shelter. The Situation Shortly after Tobias Ace settled into his new home, Faye noticed he wasn't feeling his best...
Customer Stories
Biggest Dog Breeds
Although “bigger isn’t always better” and “good things come in small packages,” with dogs we believe this isn’t the case! Breeds like Great Danes and Bernese Mountain Dogs can be intimidating due to their giant size but are often even more affectionate...
Breed Tips
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