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.
Cat Safety: 5 Holiday Hazards to Avoid
Cat Safety: 5 Holiday Hazards to Avoid The holidays are a fun time of year, but they can bring about additional stress and new hazards for our precious cats to get into. Your cat may experience more stress due to holiday visitors, many new sights and...
Cat Tips
How Much Do Puppies Sleep? Puppy Sleep Needs by Age Explained
Puppies are known for their bursts of energy followed by long naps, but many pet parents wonder: how much do puppies really sleep? Sleep plays a huge role in your puppy’s growth, learning, and overall health. Understanding what’s normal will help you...
Puppy Tips
3 Dog Breeds with Roots in Mexico
Mexico has given the world some of the most recognizable and culturally significant dog breeds. From the tiny Chihuahua to the ancient Xoloitzcuintli, Mexican dog breeds are known for their unique looks, fascinating histories, and loyal personalities....
Breed Tips
Canine CPR: How to Help Your Dog in an Emergency
When a pet emergency strikes, staying calm and prepared is the most important thing you can do. If your dog suddenly becomes unresponsive or stops breathing, knowing how to perform canine CPR could help save your pet’s life. While it’s a skill no one...
Dog Tips
How Much Does an American Staffordshire Terrier Cost in 2025?
Let’s not beat around the bush. The cost of buying an American Staffordshire Terrier, can come out to around $1500-$2000 on an average. This price depends upon the location, age, color, bloodline, breeder, and other factors. Characteristics of an...
Breed Tips
Cats and Seafood: Are All Seafoods Safe for Cats to Eat?
Are All Seafoods Safe for Cats to Eat? Before getting into the types of seafood cats can eat, it is important to understand what classifies as seafood. What are the different types of seafood? Seafood is any kind of marine life considered edible by...
Cat Tips
Fever in Dogs: Is it Possible? How Serious Is It?
We have all felt feverish every once in a while. Loss of energy, lack of motivation to eat food, bad taste in the mouth, headaches, body aches, etc., are all the complaints we have when we feel feverish. But what exactly does classify as a fever, and...
Dog Tips
New Year’s Resolutions: Pet Edition
We humans are big on making New Year’s Resolutions: ways in which we’re going to be healthier, happier, friendlier, more productive, and everything else in the coming year. We don’t always follow through with our resolutions, but it’s still a nice...
Lifestyle
Best Dog Breeds for Cats
Cats and Dogs – the perfect cast for a sitcom. Just imagine Garfield and Odie with fewer pranks and more snuggles. And between cats and dogs, it looks like you’re about to choose both. Which in our opinion is the wisest choice among all the drama of...
Dog Tips
Is Pet Insurance Retroactive?
Describing pet insurance as retroactive would be like telling the insurance provider, "My dog already has this illness, and I'd rather not cover the entire treatment cost upfront. How about I pay a small amount, and you cover the rest?" That wouldn't...
Why Pet Insurance?
Where Can I Use My Pet Insurance Plan in Canada?
Using Your Pet Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide to Where Your Coverage Extends Pet insurance can be a valuable tool for help managing unexpected veterinary expenses, but where exactly can you use it? The good news is that most pet insurance plans offer...
Why Pet Insurance?
Best 100+ French Dog Names
Vous souhaitez ajouter une touche de style français à la vie de votre chien? Did this make sense to you? If yes, then you’re probably French in the US, looking to name your dog something that reminds you of your country. If not, then you’re probably a...
Dog Tips
