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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%...
Can Cats Have Rosemary?
Rosemary is an herb that is commonly used in various forms of cooking and is known for providing a variety of health benefits for people. For these reasons, plenty of individuals choose to grow rosemary at home, and cat parents may catch their pet...
Cat Tips
Akita Dog Insurance Cost
Large, strong, and beautiful; these three words can pretty much summarize an Akita dog. Did you know that there are two breeds of Akita – Akita Inu and Akita? The Akita Inu was developed in Japan (as the name suggests), and the Akita was developed to...
Dog Insurance Insights
Why is Positive Reinforcement Training Important for Dogs?
Training plays a huge role in a dog’s development, behavior, and relationship with their pet parent. It’s not just about teaching commands—it’s about communication and trust. Positive reinforcement training is a powerful, science-backed approach that...
Dog Tips
How Much is Pet Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts can be a problem for pets that can cause many complications later in life. Some causes of cataracts include genetic inheritance, metabolic disturbances, trauma, nutritional imbalance, and chronic uveitis1. It is recommended that you help your...
Vet Costs
Breakthrough Drug Offers Hope for Longer, Healthier Canine Lives
A groundbreaking development in veterinary medicine is offering hope for dog parents seeking to extend their beloved companions' lives. Loyal, a biotech startup, has announced significant progress in the development of LOY-002, a daily, beef-flavored...
Dog Tips
The Complete Guide to Common German Shepherd Health Problems
German Shepherds are renowned for their intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, serving as beloved companions, working dogs, and protectors. However, like all purebred dogs, they are predisposed to certain health conditions. Understanding these...
Breed Tips
Can My Dog Eat Mint?
Benefits of Mint for Dogs The benefits of mint for dogs may not be the same as those for us humans. But there are still plenty of other benefits that our four-legged buddies can derive from this plant.1 Anti-oxidants – Mint is anti-oxidant rich and can...
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