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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%...
The Best Alternatives to Surgical Dog Cones
Alternatives for Surgical Dog Cones All dog owners have seen the infamous dog cone. This cone, commonly referred to as the “cone of shame,” is an indication that a dog has recently had a surgery or is dealing with some kind of skin irritation. While...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Cantaloupe?
Can Cats Eat Cantaloupe? Summer is here and you're indulging your sweet tooth in a piece of fresh, juicy cantaloupe. But you realize you're not the only one trying to get a bite - your kitty cat wants some of what you're having (as usual!). Now as a...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Bell Peppers?
Are Peppers Safe for Your Dog? Peppers are a delicious and nutritious food to add to a diet. They come in a range of types and colors and have varying vitamins, nutrients, and other compounds that help keep your dog active and thriving. However, even...
Dog Tips
Best Puppy Movies
What’s almost as fun as playing with a puppy in real life? Watching a puppy on the big screen! Whether you want to laugh or cry, there is truly a dog movie for audiences of all ages. Love is at the center of Spot Pet Insurance’s core values and we...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Pretzels?
Pretzels are fun baked snacks that are quite flexible. Soft pretzels are a carnival favorite and are warm, fluffy, salty treats. Hard pretzels are typically found in supermarkets, and they’re small crunchy snacks that are much more convenient. Both can...
Dog Tips
What is a Bengal Cat’s Personality?
If an average house cat is like a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, then a Bengal cat is Tony Stark – sleek, stylish, and with just a touch of wild genius. But before coming to its personality, we must talk about its mesmerizing coat. A Bengal cat's...
Breed Tips
Cat People vs. Dog People
Coke vs. Pepsi, Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Pineapple on Pizza vs. the rest of humanity and Cats vs Dogs - these are some rivalries that have decided human civilizations for ages. You may think it’s just about a simple choice. But it goes way deeper. It's...
Lifestyle
What Do Dogs Dream About?
Picture this – You’re lounging on your couch and watching Netflix (or Apple TV, whichever subscription your friend pays for). Your dog has just come home after a good game of fetch and where they didn’t miss a single throw of frisbee. He is now curled...
Dog Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Exams? The Complete Guide
Does Pet Insurance Cover Exams for Dogs and Cats? If you've ever been surprised by a $75 exam fee on top of your pet's treatment costs, you're not alone. Most standard pet insurance plans don't cover routine veterinary exam fees—but there are ways to...
Coverage
