Pet
Insurance
Get Pet Insurance:
Protect Your Furry Family Member!
Medical costs are constantly rising and that includes the fees you
pay when your pets are sick unless you have invested in pet
protection.
You can help save on those costs and we can help you find the right plan with the best rates and
most comprehensive package available. After all, your pets are part
of the family. Why shouldn’t they be covered the same way you are?
Pet insurance is available for cats, dogs, birds, and exotic pets,
such as amphibians, rabbits, snakes, and other unusual animals that
have made their way into your heart and home.
Veterinary bills can
be just as costly as human medical bills and any form of help that
you can get to keep your furry family member healthy will save you
plenty of money in the long run.
Pet cover plans help you keep
the vet bill to a minimum by reimbursing eligible expenses, such as
accidents, routine preventative care, illnesses, office visits, lab
fees, x-rays, testing, hospitalization, prescriptions, and
diagnostic testing. Most companies offer a variety of policies that
cover everything from the basic care to extended long term care.
Comprehensive Pet Insurance
If you have a prize winning show animal, or an active, outdoor, or
pampered pet, you will want to look into the most comprehensive pet
protection coverage available. Show animals tend to be pure bred and
unfortunately pure breeds can have a variety of medical issues that
are inherent to their breed.
Plus, most of the highest reimbursement
plans will help pay for illnesses such as cancer if you feel that
your pet has plenty time left to offer and the concept of euthanasia
is not an option for you.
Some of the things that may be covered for your cat or dog in their
pet insurance policy could include but is not limited to: allergies;
asthma; bladder infections;
Cardiac arrest; diabetes; ear infections; epilepsy; surgery;
fractures; hot spots; hypertension; Lyme disease; pneumonia; root
canals; strokes; tumours; and ulcers.
What Pet Polices Cover
There is also a policy
available that covers simple routine care, such as vaccinations,
yearly visits, teeth cleaning, spaying and neutering, and other
yearly maintenance items.
Of course, on the flip side of the coin there are things that the
pet insurance does not cover. Pre-existing conditions are those that
the animal had prior to getting their insurance.
If the condition is
temporary and your pet has been free of it for at least six months,
it may be covered later down the line. Congenital defects or
diseases, and hereditary diseases are not usually covered. ACL
injuries that occur within the first twelve months of the policy are
not covered. There are also cat and dog breed specific problems that
are not covered.
Make sure that you get a fill listing of illnesses
and conditions that the insurance will not cover prior to making a
decision about purchasing it.
Pet Insurance for Exotic Animals
If your pet happens to a bird or some other form of exotic animal –
hedgehog, potbelly pig, iguana – you can secure pet insurance for
them as well. These pets are vulnerable to a variety of different
medical conditions and needs than their cat and dog counterparts and
you will definitely find out what is included in the insurance
coverage for them.
A good comprehensive plan will offer medical
treatments and surgeries, minor treatments, lab fees, x-rays,
prescriptions, hospitalization and illnesses.
Before you make the final decision on the pet insurance that is
right for you and your pet, ask yourself a few questions to make
sure the policy is as comprehensive as possible. Due diligence is
important for any major decision that can cost you money, and this
is no exception.
1. Is the insurance company stable?
You do not want to get your pet insurance from a place whose track
record is less than optimal.
2. Is the company's staff well trained and professional?
The last thing you want is to talk to a representative who does not
know their own policies.
3. Has the insurance company been recognized by veterinarians?
This is important because if the vets won’t recommend them of their
own free will from experience, the company may not be reliable.
4. Are the policies annual with good renewal terms?
You do not want to pay an outrageous premium.
5. Does the insurance company provide for routine care?
Routine care really is the biggest and only expense for most pet
owners.
6. Has the representative adequately explained what is covered and
what is excluded?
If you have a pet that is predisposed to breed specific problems,
you need to know whether or not the pet insurance will cover
expenses related to it.
7. Does the pet insurance limit you to a network of doctors and do
you have to pre-qualify for your pet’s treatment?
Keeping your established vet means a lot to people.
Pet Insurance
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