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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 Dogs Eat Pork?
Were you about to dig into a juicy pork chop, and your dog started staring at you like you were holding the Holy Grail of snacks, screaming ‘Pork please!’? Maybe something else. But the good thing is that you did not throw a piece in your dog’s mouth...
Dog Tips
How Much Does an Australian Cattle Dog Cost in 2025?
If you’re looking for an energetic companion the Australian Cattle dog is a great breed to own. On an average this breed can cost anything between $400 to $700. Before purchasing any breed it's important to understand the costs that will come with...
Breed Tips
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): A Deadly Threat to Cats
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating viral disease that affects cats worldwide. While it arises from a mutation of the common feline coronavirus (FeCV), FIP is a far more serious condition, often proving fatal. This guide aims to shed...
Health
Can Dogs See Ghosts?
Considering how some dogs behave at night, especially when having a zoomie, one may say that dogs can not only see ghosts but even talk to or chase them. Almost like if our dogs could talk to us, they would describe the ghost costumes they want for...
Dog Tips
How Much Does a Bambino Cost in 2025?
Characteristics of a Bambino Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years Adult weight: 5 – 9 lbs. Adult height: 8 – 9 in. Origin – United States The Bambino – a mix of Sphinx and Munchkin; kept the most identifiable features of both breeds. They can be hairless...
Breed Tips
Everything about Dog Congestion
The word congestion means overcrowding or clogging. In the context of dogs, congestion refers to the dog’s nasal part of the respiratory system getting overloaded with naturally produced mucus. We humans call it sinusitis. Mucus is actually good for...
Dog Tips
100+ Funny Dog Names
Why did the dog sit in the shade? (Take 5 seconds and think) . . . . . Because he didn't want to be a hot dog! Good one, right? But when you have a dog at your house, you probably won’t need such jokes to make you laugh. From their uncontrollable...
Dog Tips
Top 10 Rarest Dog Breeds You May Not Know Exist
The world of dogs is incredibly diverse, with hundreds of recognized breeds showcasing a wide array of sizes, personalities, and physical traits. But while breeds like Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers enjoy widespread popularity, there are...
Breed Tips
How Much Does FHO Surgery for Dogs Cost?
An FHO surgery is performed to treat hip fractures, severe arthritis, Legg-Perthes disease, and, most commonly, hip dysplasia in dogs. The surgery can cost anywhere between $1,200-$2,500(3) depending on the dog’s condition, the number of days needed in...
Vet Costs
