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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For many pet parents, pet insurance can be worth the cost because it helps provide financial protection against unexpected veterinary bills. As veterinary care becomes more advanced, treatment costs can increase—and a single emergency or serious...
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...
How Much Does an Average Vet Visit Cost in Charlotte?
Navigating the costs of veterinary care in Charlotte can be a challenge for any pet owner. With the ever-increasing prices of pet services, it's important to be well-informed about what you can expect when it comes to your furry friends’ healthcare....
Local Insurance Insights
Can Dogs Eat Radishes?
Most of us consider our dogs to be integral parts of our family. We let them share the couch with us, kiss our faces, and sometimes, steal our food. Lots of pet parents wonder which human foods they can give fido a taste of. Whether you want to feed...
Dog Tips
When Can Female Dogs Get Pregnant?
A girl can get pregnant as soon as she begins ovulating, which can happen as early as age 8, but usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 13. If we take the same age in dogs and calculate using dog years (7 human years = one dog year), we could say...
Dog Tips
CBD for Pets
Uses, Benefits, and Everything Pet Parents Should Know CBD for pets has become extremely popular in the past few years. In 2021, 28 percent of pet parents polled in Spot’s pet behavior survey said they had tried a CBD product for their dog or cat....
Lifestyle
How Much are Vet Bills for Dogs?
66% of the households in the US own a pet. 75% of them are dog parents.1 According to the APPA, Americans spent $147 billion on their pets in 2023, up from $136.8 billion in 2021. It’s estimated that $150.6 billion will be spent in 2025.2 But where are...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Is My Dog's Fur Changing Colors? A Guide for Curious Pet Parents
Our dogs amaze us with their variety – coats are black as night, gold like sunshine, or everything in between! But did you know those colors can shift over time? If your pup is suddenly looking different, you're not imagining things. Several factors,...
Dog Tips
Dog Pooping Blood: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do
Seeing blood in your dog's stool is understandably alarming. It's a sign that something is wrong in their digestive system, and it's crucial to take action. This article will explain potential causes of bloody stool in dogs, the different types you...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Sushi?
The Japanese delicacy sushi has a fan following all over the world. Made from vinegared rice and often paired with seafood such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna, or imitation crab, it’s a favorite for many people. And for dog owners, it can be...
Dog Tips
Altitude Sickness in Dogs
Ever paid for Bungee Jumping and then backed out at the last minute? Well, if you did not then Kudos to you! But if you did then that’s completely normal. Altitude sickness affects 25% to 85% of people traveling to high altitudes. And this happens...
Dog Tips
