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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...
How Much Does Kitten Insurance Cost Per Month?
Kitten insurance typically costs less per month than coverage for an adult cat — age is the largest single driver of pet insurance premiums, and younger animals carry lower expected claim costs for insurers. According to NAPHIA¹, the industry average...
Pet Insurance Costs
How to Teach a Dog to Sit: Step-by-Step Training Guide
“Sit” is the first command most dogs learn — and for good reason. It’s simple to teach, universally useful, and lays the groundwork for every more complex behavior that follows. A dog that sits reliably on cue has learned to focus on its owner,...
Dog Tips
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive condition in which the muscles controlling the larynx (voice box) fail to open the airway properly during breathing. In affected dogs, the cartilage flaps that should open during inhalation instead remain collapsed,...
Health
Accident and Illness Pet Insurance for Dogs: Is It Worth It?
If you’re comparing pet insurance options, you’ve likely noticed that accident and illness plans cost more than accident-only plans. The question is whether that extra premium buys enough protection to justify it — and for most dog parents, the answer...
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Expensive Vet Bills? What’s Actually Included
Most accident and illness pet insurance plans help cover the treatments that generate the largest bills — surgery, cancer therapy, hospitalization, and diagnostic imaging — for conditions that develop after the policy takes effect. What determines the...
Why Pet Insurance?
Free and Low-Cost Vet Care for Seniors: 2026 Guide
Senior citizens on fixed incomes can sometimes access free and low-cost veterinary care through programs like Meals on Wheels America, The Pet Fund, and RedRover Relief, as well as low-cost clinics through humane societies and veterinary schools....
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance vs. Wellness Plans: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Get?
Pet insurance and wellness plans aren’t really competing options — they’re designed to cover entirely different categories of veterinary expenses. Pet insurance (specifically accident and illness coverage) helps protect against unpredictable,...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance Myths: Debunking 5 Common Misconceptions
Pet insurance isn’t just for emergencies, and it doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Despite covering 7.03 million pets in North America as of 2024, according to NAPHIA’s State of the Industry Report¹, only a small fraction of pets are insured — often...
Why Pet Insurance?
What Is Pet Wellness Coverage? How Preventive Care Add-Ons Work
Pet wellness coverage can be an optional add-on to an accident and illness policy or sometimes purchased as a standalone wellness product. It reimburses a fixed scheduled amount for eligible routine preventive services like annual exams, vaccines, and...
How Pet Insurance Works
