Pet insurance helps to cover the cost of veterinary treatment in the event of an insured animal falling ill or being injured in an accident.
Insurance is not limited to cats and dogs – many companies will cover a wide variety of animals.
What does pet insurance cover?
Pet insurance helps pay for unexpected veterinary care when pets get hurt or sick. Once you’re covered, your provider reimburses a percentage of what you pay for treatment, making veterinary care much more affordable. Think of pet insurance as a financial safety net: it doesn’t include routine wellness care like vaccines and checkups that you can plan ahead and budget for, but if your pet falls ill or gets injured, pet insurance can reimburse those unexpected bills.
Choose your annual maximum, deductible, and reimbursement percentage. Many plans will provide coverage for:
- Breed-specific conditions
- Illnesses
- Accidents
- Cancer treatment
- Diagnostic testing and imaging (e.g. X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI)
- Surgery, hospitalization, and nursing care
- Alternative therapies and rehabilitation
- ER and specialist care
- Veterinary exam fees
- Prescription drug coverage (optional)
How much does pet insurance cost?
After obtaining quotes from eleven of the largest pet insurance companies in 2018, we found that the monthly cost of the average pet insurance plan ranges from about $25 to $70 for dogs, and $10 to $40 for cats.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
“If you get the right policy, it can be an asset to the health care of that pet and have a significant impact on the bill that results from a visit in an emergency situation” says veterinarian Jean Maixner, co-owner of Animal Critical Care & Emergency Services in Seattle.
“Some people can’t afford the treatment so they ask us to euthanize their pet. It’s absolutely horrible,” Dr. Maixner says. “If people had acquired pet insurance before the emergency occurred, they might have been able to move forward with some reasonable treatment to help their pet.”
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