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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Wagmo Pet Insurance Reviews: With Promo Code, Plans, Wellness Coverage & More

Wagmo started out offering stand-alone pet wellness plans to customers but recently added the option for traditional pet insurance as well. It’s one of the few companies to offer both wellness and insurance coverage for your pet. You can purchase either of these policies individually or you can add a wellness plan to their pet insurance plan for an additional fee. Wagmo pet insurance isn’t available in all 50 states yet, but it has plans to keep growing. Find out if Wagmo prices are in line with the competition and if its coverage meets your needs.

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Pooper Scooper Services You’ll Dig (& How To Start Your Own)

I’ve forgotten to pick up my dog’s poop, and she’s stepped in it more times than I care to share. One moment, she’s running around the yard, and the next thing you know, I’m giving her an unscheduled bath. It’d be convenient to have a dog poop service clean up my yard for me. Especially when times get busy or it’s cold outside. It’s a stinky job, but someone has to do it!

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Does Pet Insurance Cover Cancer?

Does pet insurance cover expensive health conditions, like cancer? It depends on your dog’s health status when you purchase the policy and after all waiting periods have passed. Because pre-existing conditions are excluded from coverage, you can’t obtain coverage for an existing cancer diagnosis for your dog. However, if you’re preemptively purchasing a pet insurance policy, then any future diagnoses, including cancer, may be eligible for coverage.

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Healthy Paws vs Pets Best: Which Has Better Coverage & Lower Prices?

Pets Best is a better pet insurance pick than Healthy Paws for most parents. Pets Best has fewer exclusions in its policies and many ways to tailor a plan to fit your coverage needs and budget. However, Healthy Paws has a longstanding, stable reputation with a speedy claim processing average of only two days. Read our Healthy Paws vs Pets Best comparison to ensure you select the right provider for your dog.

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Trupanion vs Fetch: Compare Price, Coverage And More

Fetch is typically a better pet insurance choice for the average pet parent than Trupanion. Fetch has extensive coverage with unique offerings, like up to $1,000 in coverage for virtual vet visits. Fetch also has more plan customization options and lower pricing than Trupanion on average. However, Trupanion has a speedy claim processing timeline, and Trupanion Express pays vets directly to eliminate the reimbursement process. Trupanion also lists no bilateral exclusions, significantly benefiting pet parents with breeds prone to hip dysplasia or CCL injuries. Lastly, Trupanion has a per-incident lifetime deductible instead of an annual deductible like Fetch’s. This could benefit pets with chronic conditions because the parent only pays the deductible for the condition once.

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Best Dog Treadmill: Motorized, Self-Propelled, Manual, Training Tips & More

Did you know there are dog treadmills for sale that can help your pooch get in shape? A treadmill has many benefits and can help dramatically improve the quality of your dog’s life. There are probably more benefits to owning a dog treadmill than you’ve considered. Read more about treadmills for dogs and find out which one we think is best for your furry friend.

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Fetch vs Nationwide Pet Insurance: Is One Better & More Affordable?

Fetch by The Dodo and Nationwide are two powerhouse pet insurance providers. While they each offer unique pet insurance plans, they also have many similarities in their coverage and policies. We compare Fetch and Nationwide’s coverage, customer service and reputation, claim processing average, price, and plan customizations to help you see what similarities and differences they have. We also choose a winner and explain why we think one company comes out on top of the other.

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Fetch vs Figo: Choose The Best Pet Insurance For Your Dog

Fetch by The Dodo and Figo offer some of the most extensive coverage in the pet insurance industry. Fetch offers unique coverage for things like advertising and paying a reward for a stolen or lost pet and virtual vet visits up to $1,000. Meanwhile, Figo’s prices are often hard to beat. So which one will cover what you need and fit into your budget the best?  We compare coverage, customer service and reputation, claim processing, customizations, and prices and explain which company we think is better. But keep in mind that every pet and budget are different, so we recommend getting quotes from multiple companies to ensure you get the best value for your unique situation.

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Pumpkin vs Pets Best: Compare The Differences & See Which Is Best

Pumpkin and Pets Best both offer pet insurance plans for accident and illness policies as well as optional wellness plans. However, there are some key differences you should know about before choosing a provider. We put the two pet insurance companies against one another and choose a clear winner. We compare coverage, customer service and reputation, claim processing, pricing, and customizations and explain which company we think is better in most cases. But, remember that each pet and household budget varies, so obtaining quotes from multiple companies for your unique situation can help ensure that you get the best policy and price to meet your needs.

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