Kimberly Alt, Writer & Pet Insurance Expert

Kimberly is a writer and content strategist for Canine Journal, specializing in pet insurance consulting. She has written and edited professionally since 2010. In 2014, Kimberly began researching dogs and discovered her passion for pet insurance. She strongly advocates for insuring pets and knows insurance is a complex subject for most. Kimberly has read hundreds of pet insurance policies (including the fine print), ran more than 3,000 pet insurance quotes, engages in frequent discussions with pet insurer representatives, and conducts mystery shopping to gain an unbiased perspective and explain how companies differ and their strengths. Her passion is teaching others about the pet insurance industry and helping them make informed decisions for their pet insurance needs. Kimberly has a B.A. in Multimedia Journalism from Simpson College. She is a Dog Writers Association of America member, and her work has appeared in many brands, including The New York Times’ Wirecutter, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, People, Woman’s World, and Huffington Post. Kimberly is the parent of a rescue Coonhound mix, Sally.

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Best Pet-Safe Pest Control Options For Your Home And Yard

It’s challenging to keep bugs, rodents, and other pests away from your home environment while making sure your pets stay safe. Traditional insecticides and pesticides usually contain chemicals that can be harmful or even deadly to our furry family members. Fortunately, you have several pet-friendly pest control options that can repel everything from ants to vermin. We’ve chosen the top three brands that carry a wide assortment of non-toxic pesticide products that are safe to use indoors and outside. We also have reviews of several individual products that are excellent options to rid your home and yard of pesky insects and other unwelcome intruders.

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Sunday Lawn Care Review: Check Out What It Did In My Yard

Having a luscious green lawn and keeping your pets safe from chemical fertilizers can be tricky. At Sunday Lawn Care, their mission is to “support the whole ecosystem for a beautiful lawn that’s full of life.” Included in that is making your lawn safe for your pets and family to enjoy. In addition to a la carte products, Sunday provides custom DIY lawn care kits based on your location, weather conditions, yard size, and soil type. They offer many solutions to maintain curb appeal while protecting your pooch’s paws. I researched and tested many of Sunday’s pet-safe products and share my experience to help you decide if it’s right for you.

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Best Grass Seed For Dogs: Pet-Friendly & Urine-Resistant

Dogs have done some serious damage to my lawn. In the past, my lawn has been covered in dog urine spots from my dog and my neighbors’ dogs. Plus, dogs love to use their scent to mark their territory by scratching the grass after going potty. Seeing the grass fling up in my yard used to make me cringe. But now, I’ve found the best grass seed for dogs that is urine-resistant.

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Best Dental Chews For Dogs: Teeth Cleaning Treats For Bad Breath & Are Greenies Good For Dogs?

The moment I walk in the door, my dog jumps on me and gives me all the puppy kisses in the world. How sweet, but wow, her breath stinks! My pup is just trying to show me how much she missed me, but I’m not enjoying the affection because it’s so smelly. Thankfully, I’ve found the best dental chews for dogs to help with this stinky situation. Not only can they freshen your pup’s breath, but they can also help with gum health and reduce plaque and tartar build-up.

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Best Deshedding Brush: EquiGroomer vs FURminator vs FurGOpet vs Pet Neat vs Groomi vs Chris Christensen & More

Hair, hair, everywhere! Sound familiar? If you find yourself continually vacuuming because of your dog’s massive amounts of shedding, then you’ve come to the right place to see my picks for the best brush for shedding on the market. I’ve tested many deshedding brushes on different breeds, so you can buy the right one for your pup.

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Best Dog Subscription Box For Heavy Chewers: BarkBox Super Chewer vs Bullymake vs BoxDog

You get new tough dog toys, and your dog absolutely loves them. But within minutes, stuffing is everywhere, the squeakers extracted, and your dog has destroyed $20 worth of new toys. We all know this situation far too well. Maybe you perform reconstructive surgery on the toy by duct taping it, but that only lasts a short period before your dog tears it to shreds all over again. So much for tough. Quit wasting your money on toys that barely last five minutes and start buying dog toys designed for your heavy chewer.

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Animalia Pet Insurance Review: Pros, Cons, Coverage, vs Healthy Paws, vs Trupanion, & More

Animalia is a pet insurance company with years of experience in Israel’s marketplace. In 2022, Animalia Pet Insurance began selling policies in the United States. Animalia is bringing many innovative features to the U.S. pet insurance market, making it stand out from competitors. I’ll teach you more about the company and point out some of Animalia’s key selling points.

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List Of American Pet Insurance Companies (2024) With Ratings, Locations, Reviews, And More

Here you’ll find the most comprehensive list of national pet insurance companies in the U.S. Canine Journal’s experts have spent decades researching the pet insurance industry and corresponding providers. We leave no stone unturned, maintain annual rankings (with quarterly audits) of the top providers, and provide detailed individual coverage of pet insurance companies, whether they’re new to the scene or seasoned veterans. The table below shows a sneak peek of our top picks for the best pet insurance.

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