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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...
Top 5 Must-Have Dog Gear Picks
As a pet parent, finding the right pet gear is essential. There are so many factors to consider, like safety, function, comfort, style, and honestly just the vibes they give you. If you ask us, spending time thinking through all of those factors feels...
Dog Tips
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
Your Dog Vomiting – Everything You Need to Know
We usually get rid of anything which is toxic to us, may it be a relationship or a place or a person. Our stomachs do the same. Vomiting is the body's way of ridding itself of harmful substances from the stomach, or it may be a reaction to something...
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
