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Expert guides, comparisons and tips tagged "pet insurance".
pet insuranceCat dental insurance covers dental disease and injury, not routine cleaning. Cats also get dental diseases dogs rarely do, and some policies exclude a common feline treatment. Here is what real policies say and how to keep dental cover valid.
pet insurancePet insurance usually covers prescription medication for a covered accident or illness, but prescription food, supplements and preventives are where policies split. Here is what two real policies say, with worked examples for long-term meds.
pet insuranceDog life insurance is real, but it is not what most owners think. It pays a dog's market value if it dies, and it is built for breeding, show and working dogs. Here is how it works, what it costs, and the better options for a family pet.
pet insuranceDog walking insurance starts with general liability, but that policy usually excludes the dogs themselves. Here is the full set of cover a dog walker needs, real 2026 cost data, and how to avoid paying for what you do not need.
pet insuranceFetch pet insurance is cancelled by phone, and the cancellation does not take effect the day you call. Here is how the end date is set, how refunds work, and what to check before you end your policy.
pet insuranceYou can cancel Spot pet insurance by phone, email or in writing. Here is exactly how, how the 30-day money-back guarantee and pro-rated refunds work, and the mistakes that cost people coverage.
pet insuranceYou can still insure an older cat, and some insurers have no upper age limit. The catch is that the conditions of feline old age are mostly chronic, so timing decides almost everything. Here is how to judge whether senior cat insurance is worth it.
pet insuranceKentucky has heavy tick-borne disease pressure, rising heartworm risk and no pet-insurance-specific state law. Here is what that means for coverage, which policy terms to check, and how to buy well in the Bluegrass State.
pet insuranceMontana passed its own Pet Insurance Act in 2025, capping waiting periods at 30 days and banning them for accidents. Here is what that means for buyers, plus the Montana risks that drive real claims.
pet insuranceVPI was America's first pet insurer, the company that insured Lassie. It now operates as Nationwide. Here is the full story, where the old VPI login went, and what legacy policyholders should check.
pet insuranceHorse insurance works differently from dog and cat pet insurance. Here's how equine mortality, major medical, loss of use, liability and horse trailer insurance work, and what horse insurance costs.
pet insuranceAccident-only cover costs a fraction of full pet insurance and excludes every illness. When that trade genuinely makes sense, and when it is a false economy.