Melina Acra
With 10 years of experience as a pet parent, I aim to empower pet owners with insights into pet insurance and maintaining their pet's well-being. I aspire to be a trusted source, combining knowledge with a commitment to the welfare of our beloved pets.
Latest Articles
Fever in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & When to Worry
Has your feline friend been feeling under the weather? Just like humans, cats can develop fevers as a response to various underlying conditions. While a mild fever can be a normal part of their immune response, a high or prolonged fever can indicate a...
Cat Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover ACL Surgery?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed in dogs. A study even found that CCL makes up almost 85% of all dog orthopedic surgeries every year.(2) Luckily, pet insurance...
Coverage
How To Teach Your Dog to Walk on a Leash
From ancient Roman citizens strolling with their canine companions along cobblestone streets to modern city people navigating busy sidewalks, humans and dog-walking have had an interesting relationship. Imagine this - You, in your sweatpants, messy...
Dog Tips
What Are Cataracts in Pets?
Just like us, dogs and cats use their eyes for many things from walking and playing to enjoying the sunshine and chasing squirrels. Cataracts can quickly impair our beloved pet’s ability to see and lead to confusion or disorientation. Today, we’re...
Pet Safety
Are Rottweilers Aggressive?
If there is one dog that has the appearance of being an aggressive breed, it is the rottweiler and the pitbull. Rottweilers, with their characteristic large size and brown and black coat, make for an intimidating sight. But how aggressive are...
Breed Tips
Hookworms in Dogs: A Pet Owner's Guide to Prevention and Treatment
Hookworms are intestinal parasites that can wreak havoc on your pet’s health. While often more severe in puppies, adult dogs can also suffer from hookworm infections. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options is key to protecting your...
Health
Do Dogs Get Tired of Barking?
Do you get tired of eating? Well, it looks like a funny question, but then, if you really think about it, you do, right? You can even get tired of talking. Now when you think of dogs and barking, it may feel like they can never get tired of barking...
Dog Tips
What Are The Dog Breeds with Blue Eyes?
Which blue eyes caught your eyes that you are now looking for dogs with blue eyes as well? Zac Efron? Julia Roberts? Angelina Jolie? Or was it Paul Newman? Whichever blue eyes caught your attention, the dogs we are about to list will blow your mind and...
Dog Tips
How Many Bones Does a Cat Have?
The way cats can twist and fold themselves through tiny spaces is always fascinating to watch. They’re so flexible and agile that it’s difficult to believe they have bones under that fur coat. The truth is that your cat’s bone structure is responsible...
Cat Tips
Yorkie Personality Traits
Yorkshire Terrier- a teddy bear, a lion, and a sassy New Yorker combined into one tiny package. They are a delightful blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice. With a personality larger than life and an attitude to match it, they are like mini lions...
Breed Tips
How to Kitten-Proof Your House
If you’re considering adding a kitten to your family, know that they are purring creatures that can sometimes get themselves into trouble! Like human babies, kittens learn about their environment by exploring with their eyes, nose, paws, and mouth....
Lifestyle
Do Schnauzers Shed?
Schnauzers: the dogs with beards, so legendary they could star in a Viking saga. This is probably the reason the breed was named after the German word for "snout", which colloquially means "moustache". You may think that with a beard this big and...
Breed Tips
