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4 Reasons Why Pet Insurance is Worth it

Written by Christie Long, DVM Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
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Wondering whether pet insurance is worth it? The answer is a resounding “yes”. Read on to learn why!



Pets live longer, healthier lives

Pet insurance helps us maximize the amount and quality of time we have with our beloved pets. With pet insurance, any pet owner can afford costly life-saving care, or continuous treatment for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and kidney failure.



It gives you peace of mind

It’s estimated that about 1 in 3 pets will need emergency care for an accident or illness every year. Knowing that emergency care can run into the several thousands, do you have a financial plan in place in case your pet needs emergency care?

As a veterinarian, I’ve met many families devastated by the loss of pets with illnesses they couldn’t afford to treat. With pet insurance, you simply won’t have to worry about having to choose between your pet’s health and your wallet.



It’s easy to budget

Intestinal foreign body surgery? $2500. A year’s worth of treatment and follow-up for diabetes? $900. Treatment for chocolate poisoning? $750. Even care for a simple case of gastroenteritis can run well over $500.

With pet insurance, you just have to worry about budgeting for the routine stuff, which is pretty straightforward to anticipate. Vaccines, parasite prevention, dental care, routine lab testing – your veterinarian can easily help you figure out what routine care will cost for your dog or cat on a yearly basis. Let your pet insurance policy handle the rest.



Pick a plan, any plan

An insurance policy assumes that you and the insurance company will each take on some of the risk that your pet will require medical care. The more risk you assume, the lower your monthly premium.

Our partners at Pet Insurance Quotes have made it easy to find the right quote for you and your pet. If you want to find out more, click here to fetch a free quote!

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