November 02, 2026
Is PetfolkCare Worth It? What Our Members' Bills Show
Petfolk by the Numbers #2. 8 in 10 PetfolkCare members saved more than the plan price within a year. Here is who comes out ahead, with real Petfolk prices for five example pets.
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Is PetfolkCare Worth It? What Our Members' Bills Show Urgent Care vs. Emergency Vet: Which Does Your Pet Need? 
November 01, 2026
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Vet: Which Does Your Pet Need?
A symptom-by-symptom guide to urgent care vs. the ER: what can wait, what needs a vet today, and when to drive to an emergency hospital now.
The Day After Thanksgiving Is a Sick Day for Pets 
October 20, 2026
The Day After Thanksgiving Is a Sick Day for Pets
Petfolk by the Numbers #1. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, about half of our vet visits are for a sick pet, and pancreatitis tests jump 66%. Charts and data from 2024 and 2025.
Dog Eating Grass: Why It Happens and When to Worry 
April 21, 2026
Dog Eating Grass: Why It Happens and When to Worry
Spot your dog munching on a patch of grass, and it's easy to wonder what's going on—are they bored? Sick? Just being a little goofy? The honest answer is: usually fine.
Cat Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet 
April 21, 2026
Cat Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet
If your cat is spending more time in the litter box than usual—straining, producing little, or passing dry pellets instead of normal stool—constipation is likely the culprit.
Dog Not Eating? Here's What to Do 
April 20, 2026
Dog Not Eating? Here's What to Do
If your dog has turned away from their food bowl, you know that unsettled feeling of not being sure what's wrong.
Dog Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet 
April 20, 2026
Dog Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet
If your dog is squatting repeatedly without results, skipping bowel movements, or straining more than usual, constipation is likely the culprit.
Cat Not Eating? Causes, Risks, and What to Do 
April 20, 2026
Cat Not Eating? Causes, Risks, and What to Do
When your cat isn't eating, it's natural to worry, and your instinct to take it seriously is right. Cats can stop eating for many reasons, from a subtle food preference shift to a sign of something that needs prompt veterinary attention. The challenge is knowing which situation you're in.
Dog Black Diarrhea: What Causes Black Dog Poop 
April 20, 2026
Dog Black Diarrhea: What Causes Black Dog Poop
If you've noticed your dog's stool has turned black and tarry, your instinct to take it seriously is right.