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Pet insurance companies warn about holiday hazards

December 17, 2012December 17, 2012 Julie Campbell

Many holiday treats and decorations are highly toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals. At this festive time of year when sweet treats are shared and holiday decorations are hung throughout the house, pet insurance companies are cautioning animal owners to take care and avoid exposing their beloved animals to poisons and other dangers that these items can present. Even seemingly harmless cookies or Christmas tree ornaments could create a life or death scenario. For example, pet insurance companies are cautioning owners that many dogs love the smell of chocolate…

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…

Pet insurance provider expanding its coverage to new states

July 21, 2012April 30, 2013

Trupanion is now making its way into Maine and Vermont. The Trupanion pet insurance company has just announced that it will be broadening its reach into Maine and Vermont, starting immediately. The insurer is the fastest growing animal coverage provider in the United States. Trupanion is also the second largest pet insurance company in the country. Animal owners in the two new states are now able to use the online enrollment form for their cats and dogs at the official website for the insurer. It is Trupanion’s goal to provide…

Pet insurance saves dog owners from expenses after the animals consume strange objects

April 1, 2012April 30, 2013

Embrace Pet Insurance has released the results of the analysis of its own data that has looked into claims worth over $1,000 that resulted from pets consuming inedible items that included everything from street drugs to razor blades. In a recent release, the insurer identified the top 5 oddest items that pets have consumed, as well as the costs that were associated with their insurance claims. The insurer receives more than a thousand claims of this nature every year. The lowest cost for the claims last year was $32, while…

Benefits and drawbacks of pet insurance coverage

March 18, 2012March 17, 2012 Julie Campbell

Pet insurance coverage is steadily on the rise as a growing number of dog, cat, and exotic animal owners seek additional financial support to cover the cost of keeping their animals happy and healthy. There are now ten times more insured pets than there were a decade ago, with policies that can insure anything from the regular health check-ups to unexpected emergency services or surgeries. There is a wide range of coverage available, but remember that the better it is, the higher the premiums will be. According to most veterinarians,…

Petplan pet insurance reports larger numbers for both cancer treatment claims and costs

March 17, 2012March 1, 2014 S.Vagus

Though it may not be rare for chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer therapies to exist in hospitals meant for humans.. these treatments are also becoming increasingly common among veterinary hospitals, increasing the number of claims made for them, and boosting the costs associated with them. Americans are increasingly thinking of their pets more as family members than simply animal possessions, and this is leading to a trend toward treating conditions that would, at one time, have once been a death sentence for the dog or cat. Petplan pet insurance has…