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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%...
Top 100 Names For Black Dogs in 2025
With National Black Dog Day on October 1, we decided it would be fitting to compile a list of the best black dog names of 2025 for you to choose while trying to name your new best friend. Whether you have a Black Lab, Russian Terrier, Scottish Terrier,...
Dog Tips
The Complete Guide to Common Great Dane Health Problems
Great Danes, with their majestic stature and gentle nature, are beloved companions. However, like all giant dog breeds, they are predisposed to certain health conditions. Understanding these potential issues can help you provide the best possible care...
Breed Tips
Understanding Kennel Cough in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious respiratory infection that affects dogs of all breeds and ages. It's characterized by a harsh, persistent cough that often sounds like a goose...
Health
Can Cats Eat Tuna?
It’s a classic image — cats and tuna. Popular media and cultural references have created a strong association between the two, and not without reason. Cats love tuna. Overall, our feline friends have very limited taste capabilities. Tuna happens to hit...
Cat Tips
118 Best Names for Striped Cats
Stripes give cats a distinctive and eye-catching look—whether they resemble a miniature tiger or sport swirled patterns like a marble cake. From classic to creative, this list offers name ideas that celebrate the charm and personality of your uniquely...
Cat Tips
How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails
Looks like you’ve just got some really bad scratches from your dog or is your new carpet now a masterpiece signed by your dog? It’s either one of these or your crush just told you that he/she’s not coming home before you trim your dog’s nails. Whatever...
Dog Tips
How Much Does Euthanasia for Dogs Cost?
If there is a list of the hardest decisions a pet owner has to make, saying goodbye to their beloved pet is undoubtedly going to be on the top of it. While the emotional toll is already overwhelming, the financial bits can make it more difficult. A...
Vet Costs
Top Game of Thrones Dog Names
In the fantastical world of "Game of Thrones," every character, beast, and place is imbued with rich lore and unforgettable names. For fans of the epic series who also happen to be dog lovers, choosing a "Game of Thrones"-themed name for their pets is...
Dog Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Parvo?
Parvovirus – a severely contagious and sometimes even fatal virus in dogs and cats- cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be curbed through intensive medication and care. Pet insurance can help cover the cost of required medicines and other treatments...
Coverage
