What Dog Breed Is Best for Me?
Welcoming a furry family member is bound to make your life more exciting, full of cuddles, and bring joy into your home! Having a dog is actually proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost heart health. If you decide to bring a dog home,...
Breed Tips
How Cats Beat the Heat: Clever Ways Your Cat Stays Cool
As summer temperatures soar, you might notice your feline friend acting a bit sluggish. Whether your cat spends most of their time indoors, outdoors, or enjoys both, they have clever ways to stay cool just like us. But unlike humans who sweat...
Cat Tips
Top 8 Winter Tips For Pets – Pet Safety Tips
Winter is right around the corner. With the drop in temperature comes an increase in health risks for your pet. The weather’s cold and it’s the perfect time to snuggle up or exercise with your pets! However, you will need to leave the house with your...
Pet Safety
Dog Anxiety – Signs & Symptoms
Over recent years, the conversation around mental health has become much less stigmatized. The public has continuously provided support for those experiencing depression and anxiety. However, animal mental health is a far less common topic of...
Pet Safety
Pregnant Dog? Follow Best Tips & Tricks For Dogs In Pregnancy
Our Best Tips for Pregnant Dogs Your dog’s pregnancy can be an exciting, confusing time as an owner. Of course, you want to make sure they are comfortable and staying healthy, but you may not know how exactly to take care of them. There are a few...
Dog Tips
Are Cats Color Blind?
We frequently talk about a bird’s-eye view or use fish-eye lenses to distort our vision, but we never seem to discuss how one of our favorite furry pets sees the world. Cats are known for their agility and hunting prowess, leading us to assume that...
Cat Tips
Puppyhood Insight 2: The Certainties of Everyday Life
Puppies, like kids, are a disorganized lot. They need routines and repetitions to succeed. Often the best way to organize a puppy schedule is to create a master plan, i.e., a daily schedule, for everyone involved in caring for them. Assign a word and a...
Puppy Tips
The 5 Secrets to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy
The 5 Secrets to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy Spot is thrilled to provide pet parents with these five insights from Sarah Hodgson, author of books, including Puppies for Dummies, trainer, and pet behavior expert. Rejecting an alpha-centric approach,...
Puppy Tips
How To Hold a Cat
Don’t you just love hugging your kitten? While carrying your cat might be a great way to bond, if you’re doing it wrong, this can push you apart. Holding your cat the wrong way stresses them and causes anxiety. You can reduce this by ensuring that your...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Corn
Do you have commercial cat food at home? Turn it over to check the ingredients section, and you’ll likely see corn listed. Does this mean that cats can eat corn safely? Read on as Spot Pet Insurance dives into this topic. Can your cat eat corn? Yes,...
Cat Tips
Unique Cat Names
Not everyone wants to use a common or popular name for their new feline friend, and that’s completely okay! If you’re looking for a unique name for your new cat, it’s great to think outside of the box to come up with a good option. Fortunately for you,...
Cat Tips
Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much?
One of the biggest complaints people have about cat ownership is the amount of shedding. Finding cat fur all over your clothing and furniture can be frustrating. It may even concern you. If you’re worried your cat is shedding too much, it’s important...
Cat Tips