Why Pet Insurance?
Your pet’s health is important to you and you do everything to keep them safe, but accidents and illnesses happen. That’s where Spot Pet Insurance can help.
Is Pet Insurance Tax Deductible?
Pet insurance is generally not tax deductible for household pets. The IRS classifies pet insurance premiums as personal expenses, similar to food, grooming, or routine veterinary care. However, pet parents with certified service animals or...
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How Does Breed Impact a Pet Insurance Policy?
Your dog’s breed is one of the most significant factors affecting pet insurance premiums. Insurers base pricing on a breed’s statistical risk of illness, injury, and long-term conditions, which means breeds prone to expensive health issues typically...
Why Pet Insurance?
Making Sense of Pet Care Costs: Pet Insurance vs. Telehealth vs. Discount Programs
Pet insurance, veterinary telehealth, and discount programs each serve different pet care needs and budgets. Pet insurance helps provide financial protection for unexpected accidents and illnesses with reimbursement rates up to 90%, telehealth offers...
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Pet Insurance for Senior Dogs and Cats: What You Need to Know
Pet insurance for older pets can help provide financial protection when health issues become more frequent and expensive. Senior pets face higher risks of conditions like arthritis, kidney disease, cancer, and dental problems. Accident claims at Spot...
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Is Puppy Insurance Worth It?
Cute, cuddly and expensive? Vet visits, vaccinations, emergencies...with a pup at home, you need to be ready for a lot of unexpected expenses. This doesn’t mean that getting a pup home is a bad idea. It can be one of the most beautiful things you and...
Why Pet Insurance?
Low-Cost Pet Insurance Options: How to Find Affordable Coverage
Low-cost pet insurance options can start as low as $9 per month for cats and $16 per month for dogs with accident-only plans, according to NAPHIA’s 2025 industry report.¹ With over half of U.S. pet owners skipping veterinary care due to cost,²...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance Deductibles Explained: Annual vs. Per-Incident
A pet insurance deductible is the amount you pay out-of-pocket before your insurance begins reimbursing eligible veterinary costs. Most pet insurance deductibles range from $100 to $1,000, with $250 being the most popular choice among pet parents.[1]...
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Pet Insurance Trends in 2026: What’s Changing in the Industry
The pet insurance industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation in 2026, driven by AI technology, wearable health monitors, and expanded consumer protections. With over 7 million pets¹ now insured in North America and market premiums...
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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...
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Golden Retriever Pet Insurance Cost: What Drives Your Premium
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