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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%...
Do Mosquitoes Bite Dogs?
Bzzzzzz bzzzzzz bzzzzzz… That’s the sound of the vampires of the insect world. The ones that can turn a peaceful summer evening into an itchy nightmare. And while you have the option of swatting them away, your dog may not have the same flexibility....
Dog Tips
Why Do Cats Headbutt?
Don’t worry; your cat’s not auditioning for a role in a boxing movie by challenging you to a duel or testing out some secret feline wrestling move. Headbutt is just a way of communication for cats, mostly in a good way. Few people understand the...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Drink Coconut Water?
It’s piping hot outside and you’re sweating inside out. Just when you think you can’t take it anymore, you see a coconut water vendor. At that moment, he doesn’t look like a vendor but god’s own sent man to save you from the heat. You take a sip of it...
Dog Tips
100 Best Names for White Dogs in 2025
White dogs define another level of beauty. From the regal elegance of the Samoyed to the playful mischief of the West Highland White Terrier, white dogs have mesmerized humans through the ages. When you have one at your house, it feels like you have...
Dog Tips
What to Know Before Getting a West Highland White Terrier | Spot Pet Insurance
The West Highland White Terrier, or Westie, has long been admired for its bold personality and distinctive look. If you’re considering bringing one home, here’s what you should know. West Highland White Terrier Characteristics and Appearance Westies...
Puppy Tips
Is My Cat Sick? 5 Signs You Should Know
Although it may seem strange to think of your cat as a predator rather than a cute kitty, they were once predators in nature. As predators, any sign of weakness would put them at an increased risk of other animals after attacking them. This leads us to...
Cat Tips
Sodium Poisoning in Cats
While salt is often used in the kitchen, it is quite toxic to cats. The use of salt to induce vomiting in cats is no longer the standard of care, and neither pet owners nor veterinarians advocate for it!1 Salt can also be found in handmade play dough...
Cat Tips
Cat Dental Cleaning Cost
Dental cleanings play an important part in maintaining a cat’s overall health by helping to prevent the development of periodontal disease, also known as dental disease (Batiari). While brushing your cat’s teeth can be helpful, annual professional...
Vet Costs
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Shelter Cats
Adopting a cat from a shelter is one of the most rewarding choices a pet parent can make—but unfortunately, outdated myths still hold some people back. Misconceptions about health, behavior, and age often overshadow the fact that shelter cats are just...
Cat Tips
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