A dog from Lake Charles, Louisiana won the award by consuming the kitchen utensil. A Nationwide pet insurance claim involving a dog that ate a spatula might have been scary at the time, but ended up being an award-winning tale. The owners of the unfortunate pooch were relieved to have an insurance policy to pay for their dog’s care. The Lake Charles, Louisiana bullmastiff won the insurer’s most unusual pet insurance claim of the year award for 2017. This was certainly good news after the poor dog was required to…
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Pet insurance company unveils top 2016 claims for dogs and cats
Healthy Paws has revealed the most expensive payouts it made for veterinary bills this year. The Healthy Paws pet insurance company has now revealed the top claims made for cats and dogs this year. Families found themselves making claims to cover veterinary bills for unexpected emergencies, incidents and illnesses for their furriest members. With high levels of veterinary care can come exceptionally large bills that owners need to pay. These days, dogs and cats aren’t just pets. They are indeed members of the family and their human parents will go…
Read MorePet insurance company names winner of “most unusual claim” contest
A cat in Middletown, Delaware named Lewes was given this month’s title. A two year old cat named Lewes, who is owned by the Racelis family in Middletown, Delaware has now earned a rather unique form of recognition, as his pet insurance company named his circumstance as having the “Most Unusual Claim of the Month” after he was required to undergo an emergency surgery in order to extract a foam dart out of his small intestine. The insurer hands the title out to the oddest claim that is made each…
Read MorePet insurance from Trupanion has now made it to Delaware
The most rapidly growing animal insurer has added yet another state to its list. The second largest pet insurance company in the United States, and the fastest growing, Trupanion, has just announced that it has expanded into Delaware and that animal owners can begin purchasing policies in that state. The policies have become available through the company’s website as well as over the phone. Trupanion stands out from other pet insurance providers as it operates with terms that are different from other companies. For example, it has lifetime coverage available…
Read MorePet insurance and its value as a part of dog ownership
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…
Read MorePet insurance company announces top veterinarian contest finalists
Pets Best has opened up online voting for customers to make their choices. The finalists for the My Vet’s the Best Contest have now been named by pet insurance company, Pets Best, after these animal doctors had been nominated by clients of the insurer for their exceptional care and service. Finalists were recognized for going above and beyond for the care of the animals. Among the veterinarians named within the top six by the pet insurance company are: • Dr. Richard Chu, from San Francisco, CA, at Pets Unlimited •…
Read MorePet insurance company releases strangest summertime claims info
Pets Best identifies weirdest filings of the season. Every few months, the oddest pet insurance claims are identified by Pets Best, by its president and founder, Dr. Jack Stephens, who is as also a practicing veterinarian. The most recent summertime examples have now been released by the insurer. According to Dr. Stephens, “The accidents and dangers pets encounter never cease to amaze me.” He added that “We want pet owners to remember that as the weather warms and they’re spending more time outside, they should be extra cautious.” The pet…
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