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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance? Pets are beloved members of our families. They bring joy and companionship, and we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly, and...

How Pet Insurance Works
How Pet Insurance Works
Why Pet Insurance is Essential for Canadian Pet Parents
Why is Pet Insurance Essential if you own a pet in Canada? Pet parenting is a journey filled with love, companionship, and unforgettable moments. But along with the joy comes responsibility—ensuring that your furry friend receives the best care...

Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Dog: Tips for a Smooth Trip
Many people assume that traveling with dogs is incredibly difficult - if not downright impossible - but don’t want to leave their pooch home alone. However, traveling with your pets can be an extremely rewarding and fun experience for everyone. You...

Pet Safety
Pet Safety
Pet First Aid Kit – Everything You Need To Keep In Your Pet First Aid Kit
You never know when an accident may happen, and when it does you want to be prepared! Having a first-aid kit for not only yourself but also your pet will help you tend to any injuries you may get going about your day. These kits are great to keep in...

Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables? The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Healthy Veggies for Your Pup
Vegetables are an important part of a dog’s diet. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Vegetables can help dogs maintain a healthy weight, improve their digestion, and strengthen their immune system. There are some...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What does Pet Insurance Cover in Canada?
Pet insurance is an increasingly popular way for pet owners to help protect their furry companions' health and well-being. Like health insurance for humans, pet insurance can help cover the eligible costs of unexpected medical expenses, giving pet...

Can Cats Eat Strawberries?
For us humans and many of our pets, such as dogs and reptiles, fruit is a favorite snack. Strawberries, blueberries, mangos, pineapples, apples — there are so many wonderful, sweet, juicy, healthy fruits to choose from! Can cats indulge safely in these...
Cat Tips

The True Cost of Owning a Chow Chow in 2025
Chow Chow Characteristics Life expectancy: 11 – 13 years Adult weight: 50 – 90 lbs. Adult height: 18 – 22 in. Origin – China Bred in Northern China, Chow Chow is a spitz type of Chinese breed with a big ball of fur around its face. It is said to be...
Breed Tips

Why Do Dogs Howl?
You’re probably wondering why your dog starts auditioning for canine opera out of nowhere. We’ll tell you. Spoiler alert – It’s not to ruin your Zoom meetings! While we answer to your curiosity, try thinking why humans shout and you’ll more or less...
Dog Tips

Cat Body Language
Cats are the most unpredictable pets out there. Or are they? We have always known cats as being aloof but that doesn’t mean that they do not understand or communicate anything. All animals, just like humans, use their bodies to communicate different...
Cat Tips

Why Do Cats Knead Their Owners?
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve likely experienced your furry friend coming up and kneading on you. Have you ever wondered why your cat does this and what it means? Some cats like to knead you or other areas around them. There are a few reasons why your...
Cat Tips

Can Cats Eat Blackberries?
If we talk about berries as a collective, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries are all safe for cats to eat. That being said, there are a few steps to follow to help ensure you introduce your cat to this new food safely and in the...
Cat Tips

How Tall is the Average Cat? A Guide to Cat Size
Cats come in a delightful array of shapes and sizes! This guide explores typical cat measurements, how to measure your feline companion, and the factors influencing their growth. The Range of Cat Heights While there's an average height for all cats,...
Cat Tips

How To Know If You’re Ready For A Second Pet
This blog includes data from a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Spot Pet Insurance from November 16 to November 18, 2021, with a panel of 2,000 American cat and dog owners in the U.S. The survey revealed that 44 percent of pet parents get a...
Lifestyle

Can Cats Eat Cantaloupe?
Can Cats Eat Cantaloupe? Summer is here and you're indulging your sweet tooth in a piece of fresh, juicy cantaloupe. But you realize you're not the only one trying to get a bite - your kitty cat wants some of what you're having (as usual!). Now as a...
Cat Tips