Aimee Ellis
Aimee is a New Jersey native currently living in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and crew of four cats. She has an English degree and when she isn't writing for AKC Pet Insurance, you can find her drinking seltzer, painting, watching reality TV shows, and trying to wrangle her cats into sweaters.
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | FEBRUARY 10, 2023Who Is Your Valentine: Your Pet or Your Partner?
Who do you prefer: your pet or your partner? We surveyed 1,000 American adults to see if they'd rather spend time with their cat or dog than their human partner.
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PET HEALTH AND SAFETY | DECEMBER 17, 2022How to Help Feral and Stray Cats with Trap-Neuter-Return
Learn how to help feral or stray cats through the compassionate trap-neuter-return program, which helps limit the number of kittens born outdoors.
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PET INSURANCE EXPLAINED | OCTOBER 5, 2023Pet Insurance Explained: Breeding Coverage from AKC Pet Insurance
Breeding healthy dogs is a full-time job, and we know you want to protect your dam and your new litter. When an accident or illness incident happens to a pregnant dam there are multiple lives on the line, and fast medical treatment is important for their health and sometimes survival. Adding our unique Breeding Coverage to your dam’s pet insurance plan will help protect her and her litter from conception to weaning.
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PET HEALTH AND SAFETY | OCTOBER 2, 2023AKC Pet Insurance’s Top 5 Dog-Safety Tips for Fall
Fall is a time to celebrate. With the changing weather comes new safety issues to consider for your pets. So, before you hit the trails and adjust to your new fall schedule, be sure to take measures to keep your dog safe this autumn.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | DECEMBER 6, 2022Tips for Stress-Free Cat Nail Trimming
Cat nail trimming at home doesn't have to be scary (for you or your cat). Learn tips on how to get your cat comfortable with cat nail clipping.
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NEW PET OWNERS | NOVEMBER 9, 2022Financial Responsibilities of Owning a Pet
Thinking about adopting a new cat or dog? Here are checklists for everything you'll need from day one to help your pet acclimate to their new environment.
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Embracing the Unique Qualities of Your Cat on Respect Your Cat Day
Cats are unique and amazing animals and there's no better time to celebrate that than Respect Your Cat Day. We examine 4 of the most unique coat colors on cats.
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6 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Outdoor Cat Safe and Happy
While it can be tempting to let your cat roam outside, there are risks and dangers to cats living outdoors, but you can take precautions to keep your cat safe.
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners: A Fresh Start for You and Your Furry Family
Spring is upon us, and there's no better time to crack the windows and do some cleaning. Here's everything pet owners need to get rid of stray fur and germs.
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