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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%...
Dachshund Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Dachshund pet insurance costs generally track with other small dog breeds, though they often land at or above the small-breed average because of one breed-defining risk: back disease. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness...
Pet Insurance Costs
Golden Retriever Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Golden Retriever pet insurance tends to cost more than the national dog average because of the breed's well-documented health risks. Nationally, dog accident-and-illness coverage averages $43 per month¹, while Golden Retrievers run $59 to $115 per...
Pet Insurance Costs
Labrador Retriever Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Labrador Retriever pet insurance costs generally track with other large, athletic dog breeds. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026), while comparable large breeds like...
Pet Insurance Costs
German Shorthaired Pointer Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
German Shorthaired Pointer pet insurance costs generally track with other large, athletic sporting breeds. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to Insurify¹ (updated May 2026). German Shorthaired...
Pet Insurance Costs
America's Love for Pets is Fueling Creative Naming
Pet ownership has increased significantly in the U.S. over the past 30 years, with data from the American Veterinary Medical Association showing a 45% rise. The combined population of domestic cats and dogs now tops 163 million. Many pet owners invest...
Lifestyle
Cane Corso Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Cane Corso pet insurance costs generally track with other large, giant-breed dogs and often land above the national average. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to Insurify¹ (updated May 2026)....
Pet Insurance Costs
Yorkshire Terrier Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Yorkshire Terrier pet insurance costs often track close to the small-breed average, but this toy breed's risk profile shapes how insurers price coverage. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to...
Pet Insurance Costs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pet insurance tends to cost more than the national dog average because of the breed's well-documented cardiac and neurological risks. Nationally, dog accident-and-illness coverage averages $43 per month¹, according to...
Pet Insurance Costs
Australian Shepherd Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
Australian Shepherd pet insurance costs generally track close to the national average for medium-sized dogs. The national average monthly premium for dog accident-and-illness coverage is $43¹, according to Insurify¹ (updated May 2026). For Australian...
Pet Insurance Costs
