Pet Insurance

The concept of pet insurance is not new. The oldest national pet insurance company has been providing coverage for dogs and cats for over 20 years. What is new is the number of people that are seeking out coverage for their pets. Our clinic, as well as others, has been seeing an increase in the number of pets that are covered by national policies. 

Pet insurance is a win-win situation. Veterinary clinics win because they are able to offer and provide the best health care (diagnostics and treatments) for sick or injured animals without as much consideration to cost. Pet owners win because they are able to afford better and higher quality health care for their pets. 

Insurance coverage will vary by company so be sure to check the specific details at the links below. Most plans will have some sort of deductible (typically $25-$100) and will cover 80% of subsequent costs up to a maximum amount. Most companies will provide coverage for illnesses and injuries. Additional coverage for routine care and preventative services, including vaccinations, spay/neutering, dentistry, parasite medications, etc., is often available. As with human insurance, many pre-existing problems are often excluded from coverage. 

For more information, check out the links below. We currently have pets insured by Veterinary Pet Insurance, Premier Pet Insurance, and Pets Health Care Plan. All three of these companies seem to be reputable and easy to deal with. Overall, our clients seem pleased with their coverage aside from two incidents. First, we have one incident of a pet with a serious, chronic medical condition that was dropped by Premier. The condition started after the policy was in effect and was covered initially. Second, we have an incident of a pet being declined for additional coverage for a chronic back problem. Early episodes of the back problem were covered but the company will not cover any additional problems associated with this same injury.

Pet Insurance Resources:

• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Premier Pet Insurance
• Pets Health Care Plan
• Pet Care Pet Insurance

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of your regular veterinarian. Please do not hesitate to contact your regular veterinarian if you have questions regarding your pet.