If you think pet medicine is just rabies shots and ringworm treatments, you'd better think again. Nowadays, veterinarians can do almost anything your doctor can do. There are veterinary ophthalmologists, oncologists, dentists, even dieticians. You name it, it's pretty much the same in veterinary medicine today as it is in human medicine. However...
Better pet care means higher costs, and that presents a problem.
If you're like most people, your dog or cat (or other companion-animal) is a beloved member of your family. If he becomes injured, he may require surgery to survive. That could run anywhere between $2000-$2500. Most people simply can't afford that at one time.
This leaves you with a heart-wrenching decision to make. It seems callous to think about pinching pennies when your pet's life may be at stake.
Pet Insurance could be the solution for you. While pet insurance covers 1/8 of all pets in the UK, less than 1% of US pets are covered by some form of pet insurance. However, more and more Americans are taking out pet insurance on their animals. The reason - costs.
If you own a pet and that pet has a life-threatening medical problem, sadly, you really only have three options:
- pay the vet bills out of pocket
- euthenize
- get pet insurance
You shouldn't have to take out a second mortgage just to pay your vet bills. There are ways to save money without having to compromise the well-being of your companion.
Our Goal
Our goal with this website is to arm you with the knowledge to decide:
- is pet insurance right for you?
- what does it cover? what doesn't it cover?
- is it worth the cost?
- what should you know before you look for pet insurance?
Feel free to relax and have a look around while you're here. This is a tough issue to deal with. We hope you'll find the answers you're looking for.
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