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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Can Pet Insurance Help Cover?
Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, including diagnostic tests like blood work, X-rays, and ultrasounds. With blood work costing $100 to $200 for a routine CBC and chemistry panel², and more specialized tests...
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...
10 Calmest Dog Breeds for Peaceful Homes and Relaxed Companions
If you’re hoping to share your home with a chill, low-maintenance pup, calm dog breeds can be the perfect match. Whether you’re a first-time pet parent, living in a smaller space, or just prefer a relaxed lifestyle, there are plenty of breeds known for...
Breed Tips
What to Know Before Getting a Glen of Imaal Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier Characteristics Glen of Imaal Terriers are small but mighty dogs, typically weighing between 32 and 40 pounds and standing 12.5 to 14 inches tall4. Despite their compact size, they are tough, no-nonsense workers with a calm...
Puppy Tips
What is the Annual Cost of Owning a Dog?
Annual Cost Of Owning A Dog Ready to bring that tumbling ball of fur to his forever home, right? Well, as you might expect, there’s a “Well, yes, but…” involved. What about the next 10 (or more) years of your dog’s life? You still have to factor in...
Lifestyle
How Much is Dog Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are characterized by a cloudiness in a dog’s eyes that can cause blurred vision and even blindness. Cataract surgery can help restore your dog’s vision. According to GoodRX, the surgery typically costs between $2,800 to $4,900 for dogs1....
Vet Costs
6 Common American Shorthair Cat Health Problems
Common American Shorthair health issues: Cat fanciers alike can recognize the beautiful American Shorthair cat, also known as the short-haired tabby cat, immediately with its array of coat patterns and colors, especially when you see the silver tabby...
Breed Tips
Is a Raw Diet Good for Dogs?
You are what you eat. So is your dog. This makes it very important for you to choose the right food, in the right way and the right quantity for your dog. Now, the first step for any quest is knowing what you know and what you don’t. And we are glad...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Raisins?
Raisins have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Today, the United States, Turkey, and Iran are the largest producers of this dried fruit. The majority of raisins produced in the...
Cat Tips
50 Most Common Dog Names
There’s a lot that goes into preparing to bring home a new pet, purchasing supplies, puppy proofing your home, and committing to the time commitment that comes with bringing home a new dog. One decision that often gets put off - is what to name the...
Dog Tips
Top Herding Dog Breeds
We humans domesticated dogs for various reasons. It started with protection and then as we learned that we could teach our four-legged companions way more than that, we moved to herding, search and rescue, detection, service and assistance, and finally...
Breed Tips
