As a former veterinary assistant at a specialty clinic, I saw a lot of cats coming in with all kinds of problems. Some cases were minor, such as overgrown nails or slight pudginess, but some cases were more extreme, such as a cat that weighed more than some human babies and another with severe tongue [...]
Pets, being curious creatures, are prone to ingesting some things that would horrify owners. As such, when comparing pet insurance, it’s important to know that your pet may indeed be an angel, but there may come a day when they swallow something they shouldn’t. This is commonly known as pica, a desire to eat items [...]
Most pets will have to visit with a veterinarian at least twice during a lifetime. Animals that are prone to accidents or diseases may have to visit with a veterinarian more than once per year. Vet bills can quickly add up, and some animals wind up costing owners more than $1000 per year. When it [...]
Why Should I Consider Pet Insurance? Pet insurance is available to help owners cover the cost of their pets’ veterinary bills if they are harmed in any way. For instance, if the pet is rescued from a fire and suffers pet inhalation, the pet insurance will cover the veterinary bills. Pet insurance also offsets the [...]
With the wild myths surrounding pet insurance today, it’s no wonder so many pet owners question the idea of getting it at all. The downside to this is that many pet owners are missing out on not only a good option for saving money, but the chance to potentially save their pet’s life. If you’ve [...]
Exotic pet insurance? With specific coverage for this range of animals, you might consider getting exotic pet insurance for your critter – furry or otherwise. Defining an Exotic Animal Your pet doesn’t have to exactly be, well, exotic. If you have a pet other than a dog or cat, it’s deemed exotic for insurance purposes. [...]
You may be friends with all furry beasts, but your pet insurance company plays favorites. Typically, it is more expensive to insure a dog than it is to insure a cat. There are various reasons for this, but the main reason is that dogs tend to have more health problems. When shopping for a pet [...]
How much does it really cost to be a pet owner? The numbers may surprise you – or not – but pet insurance certainly finds a place in this discussion. Over $1,000 Per Year? Yes, this is true. According to the reports out there, cats and dogs can command four digits each year. According to [...]
The discussion of risk or reward enters any mind, when considering the purchase of an insurance policy. Nevertheless, the question of pet insurance remains: is it worth it? If not, what options do you have? The following statistics and points of discussion should help you make a decision. The Cost of Pets and Pet Insurance [...]
Most people don’t realize it until it’s too late. Pet insurance allows you to meet the cost of increasing veterinary fees and other related expenses. It is difficult to gauge how much the costs will add up until it’s too late to do something about it. Urinary tract reconstruction, for example, can cost as much [...]
