You’re bundled up and ready to hit the winter trails to peep at snow-covered evergreens and soak up bonding time with your four-legged best friend. But what about their paws? Do dogs in snow need paw prep before going outside? The short answer is yes! Paw injuries are more common in winter thanks to slippery ice and snow-covered […] The post 6 Tips for Protecting Dog Paws in Snow or Cold appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

For thousands of years, dogs have been our constant companions, helping us with everything from herding our livestock and hunting big game to guarding our families. That’s why they’re so smart—in fact, they’re about as smart as a 2-year-old human child, and some can even distinguish between 1,000+ different words.1 Since dogs have such sharp […] The post How to Provide Your Dog with Mental Stimulation appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

You might be familiar with Ragdolls, Persians, Maine Coon and Siamese cats, but there’s a lesser-known cat breed that might be the purr-fect addition to your feline family. The Norwegian forest cat is a semi-longhaired breed that originated in Norway. It’s often mistaken for a Maine Coon, but it has some distinctive features—including a muscular […] The post Breed Guide: Norwegian Forest Cat appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

As of March 1st, 2023, Pets Best has temporarily paused offering new policies to customers in California. Existing customers will not be impacted by this change. We have been working closely with our underwriter and the California Department of Insurance to gain approval to again sell policies in the State of California in the coming […] The post Updates on New Policy Sales in California appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

The Samoyed dog breed is a beautiful, fluffy dog that showers people with love and affection. These dogs require a lot of grooming and exercise, but they will repay all that attention with loyalty and playful moments that you’ll remember for a lifetime. About the Samoyed dog breed The Samoyed dog breed is descended from the […] The post Breed Guide: Samoyed appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

Cats are notorious for hating water. Luckily, bathing a cat is rarely needed (and when it is, a waterless cat bath can be a great option). But why do cats seem to hate water so much? Six reasons why most cats don’t like the water 1. Fear or discomfort Cats are creatures of mystery…and habit! A cat […] The post 6 Reasons Cats Hate Water appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

A basketful of kittens is a sight that’s sure to melt the frostiest of hearts. Those furry felines are cute, they’re curious and they seem oh-so-helpless. But before you become one of the millions of people in the U.S. who take home a cat (or cats) every year—2.1 million of whom adopt from shelters, according to the American […] The post What to expect: Kitten growth and development appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

You know something is wrong. Your dog is pawing at his ears, shaking his head and whining and his ears have a gunky discharge and a foul odor. It could be an ear infection. According to the American Kennel Club, an estimated 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease, making it one of the […] The post Dog Ear Infections: Symptoms & Treatment appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

Nothing beats the sight of dogs joyfully playing in the snow. But truth be told, not all dogs take to snow like a duck to water. Some give the white stuff the cold shoulder (pun intended). Does your dog gaze out at a fresh pack of snow and look at you as if to say, […] The post Help! My Dog Hates the Snow! appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more

You’ve probably heard of sports players tearing their ACLs and needing to sit out from quite a few games. But did you know this knee injury is prevalent in dogs and even cats? In fact, ACL injuries are one of the most common type of orthopedic injury that veterinarians see in dogs. This guide will […] The post ACL/Cruciate injuries and surgery appeared first on Pet Insurance Blog - Pets Best Insurance ..read more