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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...
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?
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...
Can Dogs Eat Edamame?
Have you ever eaten edamame? If not, do you know what edamame is? Edamame is immature soybeans that are still inside their pod. They might also be served out of the shell as part of stir fries or served as a side dish on their own. If you routinely...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Papaya?
Papayas originated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. But the Americans are not the leaders in papaya production. India produces more than 40% of the world's papayas.1 So, if you are enjoying a papaya salad or...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Kiwi?
Kiwi is a fresh summer fruit, often called a superfruit because of the amount of nutrients it offers. It can be enjoyed in various forms be it a smoothie, fresh cut, or in a salad. At times you may find your cat looking longingly at a kiwi because of...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
Almost everybody knows that chocolate is toxic to dogs. It may taste great, but it has not one but two toxic components that can harm our pups. However, if you’re a devoted cat parent, you might be wondering if chocolate is also toxic for cats. Can...
Cat Tips
How To Trim Cat Nails
If you’re a cat parent, one of your responsibilities is to regularly trim your cat’s nails (something that’s often easier said than done). No pet likes having their nails trimmed, whether cat or dog, so it can be tempting to put off this essential...
Cat Tips
Are Cats Lactose Intolerant?
Milk is not good for cats! Yes, you read that right. This may be a shocker to most people, but adult cats are lactose intolerant! As a pet parent, it is important to understand why adult cats should not be given milk, what happens when your adult cat...
Cat Tips
Hereditary Myopathy in Cats
Eye infections are quite common in cats and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even parasites. The symptoms of an eye infection, in most cases, are redness, swelling, discharge, rubbing, or squinting. Sneezing and nasal discharge can also...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Cheese? Benefits, Risks, and Safe Cheeses
Have you ever noticed your dog eagerly eyeing your cheese snack? It's a common scenario, leading many dog owners to ask, "Can dogs eat cheese?" The answer is yes but with some important considerations. Can Dogs Have Cheese? Absolutely! Most dogs can...
Dog Tips
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone? Follow These Tips
As a dog owner, you know it can be hard to leave your dog home alone. Worried if they’re going to be anxious, getting up to no good, or thinking you may never return – it is not easy to be apart from your pooch! Besides concerns about accidents, you...
Dog Tips
