Dog Health

Healthcare — whether it’s for humans or animals — has become outrageously expensive, thus making pet insurance an attractive alternative for owners to avoid high veterinary bills. Pet insurance helps protect your pet and wallet from the rising cost of care…

Our team worked hard to secure insurance quotes for many different types of pets, breeds and ages and have reported them here in comparison tables. Please keep in mind that your pet, especially if they are older and/or have pre-existing conditions, will not necessarily fit perfectly into this pricing model. We also want to mention that customer service is an important factor to consider, not just cost alone. Lastly, we encourage you to obtain quotes from the top 3 pet insurance companies to give you an idea of what your monthly premiums would be through each. We’ve made an easy to use quote form below to help you with this…

Fido just leaped for a frisbee and now he’s limping. What’s wrong with him? Do I need to take him to the vet? How much will it cost? This is why pet insurance is so extremely important. In a time of panic, you should be worrying about the health of your dog, not the number in your bank account. We rate the biggest names in the pet insurance industry based on our own research and provide you with a summary of what each company offers as well as pros and cons for each…

As dog owners ourselves, we understand that the day to day expenses can add up and the cost of pet insurance is one that may appear unnecessary at first. Much like our health insurance, however, pet insurance is there when the moment comes that you need to fall back on the financial support an insurance plan can offer. And if you don’t have the plan already in place, you will likely find yourself in a tight spot…

Want to know if pet insurance will cover what you need covered? Below is a large comparison table showing what companies cover which illnesses, accidents and more. This is to help you see which company will give you the best bang for your buck and protect your dog during the darkest times…

The way I see it, dog insurance is just as important as our health insurance. You don’t want to be without it. Should an accident happen, you’ll want to have the means to do anything your dog needs and not worry about the bill at the end. I’ve heard nightmare stories of dogs being hit by a car and the pet parent is unable to pay for treatment so the dog must be put down. It doesn’t have to be that way and you can do everything in your power to save your dog by signing up for puppy insurance…

If you haven’t heard, a canine flu outbreak is spreading across the nation leaving plenty of pups feeling down in the dumps. But what is all the bark about, what are the symptoms and can you catch it from your dog? Learn more about this contagious outbreak…

Cushing’s disease is a lifelong, uncommonly cured, condition in dogs. There is treatment to help your dog live more comfortably, but it will not prolong your dog’s life. Find out how you can help your dog live contently with Cushing’s disease…

Is your dog at risk for a heat stroke? No question that warm weather is idealistic for pet owners to enjoy the outdoors with man’s best friend. But what happens when it becomes too hot? It is important to understand the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and how to prevent it…

Is your pup a big-time chewer? If so, there is a chance you may have to face emergency surgery one of these days. All it takes is your dog ingesting one small toy or sock to cause a serious blockage in his gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which can lead to major surgery and astronomical medical bills…