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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...
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?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Learn More About Protecting Your Pet
Pet insurance is a topic that sparks much debate among pet owners. Some see it as an unnecessary expense, while others swear by it. With the cost of veterinary care increasing, more pet owners are considering whether or not pet insurance is worthwhile....
How to Train a Puppy
There are archaeological evidence dogs were the first animals domesticated by humans more than 30,000 years ago (1). But did you know that all the dogs we see today, were wolves back then? It started with wolves scavenging food scraps from humans and...
Puppy Tips
Can Dogs Eat Dirt? How Harmful Is it for Dogs?
Looks like you caught your dog snacking on something that made you question their life choices. Maybe it was a random sock, a piece of furniture, or—heaven forbid—your old underwear. But the real shock comes when your pup decides your backyard is an...
Dog Tips
About the Fallout 4 Dog
Either you’re a Fallout fan or you’re about to become one. And here’s the reason that will happen. In the vast, post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4, where danger lurks around every corner, a loyal companion stands by your side—a dog named Dogmeat. It...
Dog Tips
Strokes in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What should you know about strokes in cats? Strokes can be ischemic (the blood supply is cut off) or hemorrhagic (blood leaks into the brain). Blood vessel blockages frequently develop as a result of materials breaking off elsewhere in the body and...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Coconut?
There is nothing quite like biting into the flesh of a fresh, flavorful coconut. Many people enjoy its perfect texture and light, sweet taste. If you’re one of those people, you may eat coconut at least once or twice a week, with your four-legged...
Dog Tips
Top 5 Must-Have Dog Gear Picks
As a pet parent, finding the right pet gear is essential. There are so many factors to consider, like safety, function, comfort, style, and honestly just the vibes they give you. If you ask us, spending time thinking through all of those factors feels...
Dog Tips
Do Mosquitoes Bite Dogs?
Bzzzzzz bzzzzzz bzzzzzz… That’s the sound of the vampires of the insect world. The ones that can turn a peaceful summer evening into an itchy nightmare. And while you have the option of swatting them away, your dog may not have the same flexibility....
Dog Tips
Why Do Cats Headbutt?
Don’t worry; your cat’s not auditioning for a role in a boxing movie by challenging you to a duel or testing out some secret feline wrestling move. Headbutt is just a way of communication for cats, mostly in a good way. Few people understand the...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Drink Coconut Water?
It’s piping hot outside and you’re sweating inside out. Just when you think you can’t take it anymore, you see a coconut water vendor. At that moment, he doesn’t look like a vendor but god’s own sent man to save you from the heat. You take a sip of it...
Dog Tips
