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May 28, 2023

Can Dogs Eat Bananas Safely?

Can Dogs Eat Bananas Safely? PHI Direct Giving your dog a little bit of human food is one of the simplest pleasures of being a pet […]
May 21, 2023

When Do Kittens Calm Down? Your Guide to Hyperactivity

When Do Kittens Calm Down? Your Guide to Hyperactivity When your new kitten starts to nibble, bite, and seemingly attack everything in sight, it’s common to […]
May 14, 2023

Common Cancer Symptoms to Look Out For In Your Pet

Common Cancer Symptoms to Look Out For In Your Pet Cancer is a scary word, something that we might be more inclined to avoid talking about […]
May 7, 2023

What If I Can’t Pay My Vet Bill?

What If I Can’t Pay My Vet Bill? The cost of veterinary care in Canada has seen an unprecedented increase over the past years, and with […]
April 28, 2023

Choosing The Best Safe Chew Toys for Dogs

Choosing The Best Safe Chew Toys for Dogs Dogs and puppies love to gnaw and chew on things – it’s a big part of their nature […]
April 21, 2023

What Does Pet Insurance Cover?

What Does Pet Insurance Cover? A visit to the vet doesn’t have to be a nightmarish experience if you have pet insurance. No matter how healthy […]
April 14, 2023

Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Puppy?

Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Puppy? We’re sure you have many things planned for the newest family member. Bringing a new pup comes with […]
December 13, 2022

Pet Insurance in Canada. What You Need To Know.

Pet Insurance in Canada. What You Need To Know. Canada’s pet insurance is not always well understand and we’d love to take the time to explain […]
November 28, 2022

Pet Insurance for Older Pets: Why You Should Do It

Pet Insurance for Older Pets: Why You Should Do It Pet insurance can be a powerful tool in caring for an older pet. Pets aging is […]
November 25, 2022

Multi-pet Discounts on Your Canadian Pet Insurance

Multi-pet Discounts on Your Canadian Pet Insurance (and which providers offer one). Multi-pet discounts can make pet insurance more affordable for households with more than one […]
November 23, 2022

How to Save Money on Pet Costs in Canada

How to Save Money on Pet Costs in Canada Saving money on pet costs can be a great way to keep Canada’s household budgets manageable and […]
November 16, 2022

Dogs and Blueberries: Everything You Need to Know

Dogs and Blueberries: Everything You Need to Know We know that dogs can’t eat a variety of foods, such as chocolate, onions, garlic, and macadamia nuts, […]
November 10, 2022

Pepto Bismol for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

Pepto Bismol for Dogs Our dogs, like us, sometimes suffer from stomach issues. So, what about using something like Pepto Bismol for dogs who have an […]
July 20, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Popcorn? Your Guide of Dos and Don’ts

Can Dogs Eat Popcorn? Your Guide of Dos and Don’ts Can dogs eat popcorn? Giving your dog some human food can be fun for both you […]
July 20, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream? The Essential Guide for Your Pet

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream? The Essential Guide for Your Pet You might have thrown some of your dinner to your dog at one point or […]
July 11, 2022

Your New Kitten Checklist: 7 Essential Items

Your New Kitten Checklist: 7 Essential Items PHI Direct A new kitten is a joy but with great joy comes great responsibility. Our new kitten checklist […]
July 11, 2022

Dogs And The Zoomies: 5 Things To Know

Dogs And The Zoomies: 5 Things To Know PHI Direct It’s the zoomies! One second, your dog is relaxing on the floor, and then next thing […]
July 11, 2022

10 Totally Non-Toxic Cat-Safe (and Dog-Safe) Houseplants

10 Totally Non-Toxic Cat-Safe (and Dog-Safe) Houseplants PHI Direct When you bring a new kitten or cat home many people don’t realize is that you have […]
July 10, 2022

Should I give my dog chocolate?

Should I give my dog chocolate? PHI Direct Nope. ABSOLUTELY NOT. Definitely ‘no’.
June 29, 2022

Why You Should Have Pet Insurance in Canada

Why You Should Have Pet Insurance in Canada PHI Direct With the cost of owning a pet in Canada constantly rising (and especially with current levels […]
June 29, 2022

Why You Should Have Cat Insurance in Canada

Why You Should Have Cat Insurance in Canada PHI Direct As a cat owner, you know firsthand how much joy pets bring to our lives. In […]
June 29, 2022

10 Easy Tips to Make Your Dog Really Happy

10 Easy Tips to Make Your Dog Really Happy PHI Direct Dogs can be such bundles of joy when they’re treated right, bringing energy and positivity […]
June 29, 2022

How to Make Your Dog TikTok Famous

How to Make Your Dog TikTok Famous PHI Direct We’ve all seen them, those adorable dog social media posts that melt your heart and capture your […]
June 29, 2022

Can Cats Eat Eggs? Everything You Need to Know

Can Cats Eat Eggs? Everything You Need to Know When it comes to feeding your cat, you should generally provide them a good quality cat food […]
June 29, 2022

How to Make Your Cat Really Happy: 8 Top Tips

How to Make Your Cat Really Happy: 8 Top Tips We have put together 8 top tips to make your cat the happiest kitty imaginable! So, […]

Canada’s first Fluff-free Pet Health Insurance

With PHI Direct, you get good, basic pet health insurance coverage for your pet – without all the extra bells and whistles that drive up the cost of premiums.

What does PHI Direct Cover?

PHI Direct covers up to 80% of new and unexpected veterinary treatments due to accidents or illness. That’s good coverage that can help you stay afloat if your pet becomes ill or gets injured this year