I've had the privilege of immersing myself in the realm of pet safety. As the owner of an energetic mini golden doodle, I know just how stressful being a pet owner can be. I am dedicated to ensuring our beloved pets enjoy a life brimming with good health.
What Are the Most Common Pit Bull Health Issues?
Pit Bull Health Issues – What to Watch Out For Happy Pit Bull Awareness Month! Pit bulls, or, pitbulls are not technically a specific breed of dog, but rather an umbrella term for dogs with stocky, muscular builds that are the descendants of bulldogs...
Breed Tips
5 Creative Employee Benefit Ideas
Creative Employee Benefits to Boost Morale Contributor: SPOT Pet Insurance President Scott Taylor The past year has been an interesting year for work. Most office employees have been confined to home offices. We picture french doors and mahogany desks,...
Lifestyle
Puppyhood Insight 2: The Certainties of Everyday Life
Puppies, like kids, are a disorganized lot. They need routines and repetitions to succeed. Often the best way to organize a puppy schedule is to create a master plan, i.e., a daily schedule, for everyone involved in caring for them. Assign a word and a...
Puppy Tips
How Much are Vet Bills for Dogs?
Almost 80% of Canadian households have some type of pet. And over half of Canadian households have a dog, a cat, or both.2 According to Made in Canada, Canadians spent 9 billion on their pets in 2019 alone!3 Between 2018 and 2021, Canadians’ spending...
Why Pet Insurance?
Cat Aggression: Understanding Causes & Solutions
My cat is being aggressive and reactive; what should I do? Sometimes it is hard to read how your cat is feeling. Aggression in cats can show itself in biting, scratching and even attacking. If your cat is being aggressive, it can be stressful as you...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Cheese? Benefits, Risks, and Safe Cheeses
Have you ever noticed your dog eagerly eyeing your cheese snack? It's a common scenario, leading many dog owners to ask, "Can dogs eat cheese?" The answer is yes but with some important considerations. Can Dogs Have Cheese? Absolutely! Most dogs can...
Dog Tips
Can Puppies Drink Milk? What You Need to Know
As a new puppy owner, it's natural to want to provide your furry friend with what they need to grow up healthy and strong. One question that many pet owners have is whether they can give puppies milk. The short answer is that it depends on the type of...
Puppy Tips
Are Cats Lactose Intolerant?
Milk is not good for cats! Yes, you read that right. This may be a shocker to most people, but adult cats are lactose intolerant! As a pet parent, it is important to understand why adult cats should not be given milk, what happens when your adult cat...
Cat Tips
How Much Does Dog Hernia Surgery Cost?
Yes, dogs can get hernias, too, and they are quite common. The cost of surgery can be as low as $150 to as high as $10,0003. Apart from the surgery itself, there will be other costs attached, like pre-surgery examination, post-surgery care, and more....
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How Do I Keep My Dog Off the Sofa?
Our first question here is, why? Don’t you want your dog to cuddle with you or lounge with you while you binge-watch Netflix? Not like we don’t understand your problems. They sometimes bring in dirt on the sofa or you could have a dog that sheds a lot....
Dog Tips
Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much?
One of the biggest complaints people have about cat ownership is the amount of shedding. Finding cat fur all over your clothing and furniture can be frustrating. It may even concern you. If you’re worried your cat is shedding too much, it’s...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Grapes?
Cats are infamous for having discerning tastes. Often, cats nibble on food that even we don't like, and other times they want to gobble up an entire plate of whatever their human is eating. We may want to share our food and fruits with our cat, but is...
Cat Tips
