Pet Insurance

If your pet becomes ill, it can be a very upsetting time. You want the very best treatment for your pet, yet concern over their health can be compounded by the worry of high veterinarian's bills. Your pet is an important part of your family, and costs are usually unexpected and cannot be budgeted for.

One in three pets need veterinary treatment each year, so pet insurance is an important consideration. Premiums can cost from less than a dollar a day. Pet Insurance doesn't just cover emergency vets' bills, but can also offer cover other expenses such as office visits, prescriptions, diagnostic tests, x-rays, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, deworming and spaying/neutering.

Policies in the US usually offer to pay 80-90% of the costs minus a $50-100 deductible. The owner normally pays the full amount directly to the vet, and then sends in a claim form to receive the reimbursement.