The resident animal enthusiast at Spot. I have a lifetime of pet parent experience. If it has fur, feathers, or scales, I’ve probably shared my home with it. I aim to be a reliable source, blending experience with a dedication to the well-being of pets.
How Much Does a Newfoundland Cost in 2025?
The purchase price of a Newfoundland dog from a breeder could cost between $500-$2500 or more. For those of you interested in learning more about this beautiful breed; the monthly costs and the estimated lifetime cost of bringing one home, continue...
Breed Tips
How Much Does a German Shepherd Cost? A Comprehensive Guide for 2025
German Shepherd Characteristics Life expectancy: 9 – 12 years Adult weight: 80 – 100 lbs. Adult height: 24 – 28 in. Origin – Germany One of the most popular dogs in the world and an especially popular choice for work as police dogs, the German...
Breed Tips
Is Pet Insurance Mandatory?
Answering the question directly, no, pet insurance has not been made mandatory by the Canadian government.1 However, the government does intervene and regulates the providers to help protect the consumers for their best interest. According to pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
List of the Easiest Dog Breeds to Train
From the time humans learnt that we could tame wolves and teach them things, we haven’t really stopped exploring them. It began with teaching them a barter system – protection from the wild against food and shelter. Today, we’ve taken it to another...
Dog Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Exams? The Complete Guide
This article offers you an authoritative, in-depth look into pet insurance, answering the question, "Does Pet Insurance Cover Exams?" and much more. Our journey into pet insurance begins now. Introduction In our society, pets are more than just...
Why Pet Insurance?
How Do You Know If Your Dog Is Happy?
Signs to Know Your Dog Is Happy A happy dog is a healthy dog! We know how much you love your good boy (or girl) and how important their happiness is to you. As a good doggie parent, you may have wondered or contemplated your dog’s feelings at some...
Dog Tips
5 Fantastic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Pets
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start brainstorming some ways to celebrate with your furry Valentine! Here are a few of our favorite ideas for showing your pet how much you love them on Valentine’s Day. Treat Your Pet While...
Lifestyle
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
Does My Dog Love Me?
Back in the ancient times, the relationship between dogs and humans was a bit transactional. We provided shelter and food and in return got protection and works like herding, guarding, etc. We then started seeking companionship from these canine...
Dog Tips
How to Train a Puppy
There are archaeological evidence dogs were the first animals domesticated by humans more than 30,000 years ago. (1) But did you know that all the dogs we see today, were wolves back then? It started with wolves scavenging food scraps from humans and...
Puppy Tips
Can Cats Eat Beef?
Beef is a culinary name for meat that is obtained from cattle. Beef has a high environmental impact, as it is a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product. Nonetheless, humans love to consume...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Butter?
Did you know that Americans eat around 6 pounds of butter per year on average? (1) Now with 46.5 million households having a cat, you may be thinking that the cats also must have crawled onto the butter-loving wave. Well, if your cat has, you need to...
Cat Tips
