Why is it important to have Pet Insurance?

George De Martini
Jul 25, 2017 · 2 min read

As many dog owners will tell you, their dog is often treated like a member of the family. If that dog becomes ill or suffers an injury, most owners will do anything to ensure their beloved dog gets the treatment it needs.

Depending on the treatment needed, the cost can leave the owners with huge veterinary bills especially when you consider that treating a dog with heart problems can cost around $2,000 and treating a broken leg can cost around $600. Caring for a dog injured in a road accident can cost around $1,700.

Pet Insurance

To prepare for such an occurrence, many dog owners are taking out pet insurance to offset any costs that may be incurred and to ensure their pet gets the best treatment. Pet health insurance can come in many flavors. The most basic pet insurance plans will only cover injuries and accidents such as car accidents, broken bones, swallowing foreign objects or poisons. These plans will often cost around the 15–20 dollar per month mark.

Pet Health Insurance

Although these pet insurance plans are quite cheap, they are limited in what they cover.
The slightly more expensive pet health insurance plans will cover your dog against illness as well. These insurance policies will cover long term treatment for diseases such as cancer or other illnesses such as dog flu. Another often overlooked benefit of these more expensive policies is kennel cover. This can be invaluable if you yourself are taken ill and your dog needs to be kenneled whilst you are hospitalized or otherwise unable to care for your dog.

When deciding which pet insurance policy to take out, don’t just look at the monthly cost. Take into consideration exactly what is covered for your dog and whether you are getting what you pay for. As a guide, here are some things you should be asking.

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