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Pet insurance company unveils top 2016 claims for dogs and cats

December 30, 2016December 28, 2016 Julie Campbell

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…

Pet insurance company names winner of “most unusual claim” contest

April 18, 2014April 15, 2014 Julie Campbell

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…

Pet insurance from Trupanion has now made it to Delaware

October 21, 2012October 20, 2012 Nordstrom

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…

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 company announces top veterinarian contest finalists

July 18, 2012July 18, 2012 H. Cutner

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 •…