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 Many Pets are Insured in San Jose?
San Jose is a city where pet ownership is thriving, thanks to its blend of suburban comforts and urban conveniences. With an increasing number of residents welcoming pets into their homes, the need for financial protection has become more important...
Local Insurance Insights
Is Barley Good for Dogs?
If you just simply google the nutritional benefits of barley, you will be convinced that you should only be feeding barley to your dog. But there’s more to understand here than just simply looking at the nutritional list when it comes to feeding your...
Dog 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?
What Does Different Dog Body Language Mean?
We humans domesticated dogs over 14,000 years ago. Since then, we have been trying to decode the secret language of our canines. Earlier in our hunting days, we were more focused on surviving than decoding the canine language. However, fast forward to...
Dog Tips
Dog Breeds Most Compatible with Your Zodiac Sign
When did we start associating our star signs with our beloved canine companions? We knew that as civilizations flourished and astrology became a guiding force in understanding human nature, people began pondering how the stars might influence their...
Breed Tips
Pepper Mint's Story: $1,669 Reimbursement for an Emergency Vet Visit
Darin and Pepper Mint’s Story Pepper Mint’s story Pepper Mint, a beloved Boxer from New Jersey, receives swift care after an unexpected injury. Pepper Mint's Background For Darin, Pepper Mint isn't just a pet; she's family. When Pepper Mint suffered a...
Customer Stories
Most Lazy Dog Breeds
So, you’re looking for the couch potatoes of the canine world. You’re in luck because cats are not the only ones that like to lay around like queens in the house (while some cats can jump and dance in the house more than dogs), there are some dog...
Dog Tips
How Much Does a Bichon Frise Cost in 2025?
Bichon Frise Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 14 – 18 lbs. Adult height: 10 – 14 in. Origin – France What is the difference between a soft toy and a Bichon Frise? Well, if it is sleeping then nothing, but if it’s awake,...
Breed 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 Vegetables?
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that their diet should consist of mostly meat and little else. Since veggies are predominantly fiber and carbohydrates, they are not nutritionally suitable for your feline. Can Cats Eat Vegetables? Veggies...
Cat Tips
How Much Does a Basenji Cost in 2025?
Basenji Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years Adult weight: 25 – 30 lbs. Adult height: 20 – 22 in. Origin – Democratic Republic of Congo The ‘barkless’ dog of Africa, Basenji is a compact, sweet, and fiercely protective dog from Congo. It...
Breed Tips
Ant Bites on Dogs - Should I Be Worried?
Dogs seem to have a talent for getting into trouble, especially when they poke their noses where they shouldn't—like into an ant hill. And your daily walk then turns into a miniature battle scene. But you can understand the struggle your dog would be...
Dog Tips
