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Pet insurance for elderly dogs proves to have challenges

June 21, 2013June 18, 2013 H. Cutner

As animals start to age, premiums for these policies can start to rise, but the coverage may still be worthwhile. As a growing number of animal owners are buying pet insurance to help to cover the cost associated with veterinary care, many are discovering that premiums rise quite substantially as that beloved pooch ages and are taking the risk of cutting off their coverage at precisely the time that it is most likely to pay off. Though the premiums do increase many owners are now finding themselves faced with an…

Pet insurance and its value as a part of dog ownership

September 22, 2012April 30, 2013

Many families wonder whether or not their canine companion truly needs coverage. For many Americans, their dogs are just as much a member of the family as the humans that live in their households and, as such, they wonder if pet insurance is required in the same way that health plans would be needed for spouses and children. Though the coverage isn’t for everyone, it is considered beneficial to most people who haven’t saved. If you have been putting money into a savings account in order to make sure that…

Pet insurance offers animals a healthy new opportunity

August 26, 2012April 30, 2013

With the skyrocketing cost of veterinary services, medical care is no longer a matter of finances. Though most think about health coverage in terms of humans, pet insurance to cover veterinary costs has become a significant focus as well, as the cost of medical care for animals rises as quickly as it is for their owners. The health care reforms are a hot topic at the moment, but millions of pets also require these services. Animals are becoming extremely important parts of our families and people want to be able…