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How To Get The Most From This Blog on Pet Insurance

If you are considering the purchase of pet insurance for your beloved pet, this blog was created just for you. 

Because finding the right pet insurance company and best policy for your pet can be confusing and overwhelming, the purpose of this blog is to simplify the information you'll need to make a wise choice for you and your pet. You'll learn some concepts and strategies you may not find anywhere else.

The best way to find what you are looking for or to just learn more about pet insurance and how it works is by using the categories that are also listed in the sidebar.

• Each company that offers pet insurance policies in the U.S. is  listed by category. Here you will find company news, information about their policies, examples of claims the company has paid, etc.

• For those pet owners who are trying to decide if they should purchase pet insurance, look at the category Basics of Pet Insurance. The next step is deciding which company and policy is best for you and your pet, so look at the articles in the category Researching Pet Insurance.

• The category Claim Examples is an interesting topic because it lists actual claims that have been paid by many of the pet insurance companies. It can be an eye opener and may help you decide if you should get pet insurance, and if so, just how much coverage you might need when selecting a policy.

• Then there is the category Pet Health Tips where you'll find good advice on keeping your pet healthy so you hopefully won't have to visit your veterinarian quite as often.

• Of course, if you have specific questions about pet insurance, I will be glad to try and answer them. You can either leave a comment after a blog post (I do read them and respond to them) or contact me via email (from the About page).

• I also invite you to subscribe to this blog so that you can get updates as they are posted. In appreciation for visiting the blog, take advantage of a free download of the first two chapters of Your Guide To Understanding Pet Health Insurance. Be sure and look at the Table of Contents to get an idea of all that is covered in the book. Thanks again so much for visiting!

 

Pet Insurance Coverage for Behavioral Problems

I just came across this article on the Embrace blog written by the Laura Bennett, the CEO and Co-Founder of Embrace pet insurance company. 

Not all pet insurance companies cover behavioral issues. Some offer partial coverage while others offer coverage just like any other condition.

As a veterinarian, I see behavioral problems not too infrequently. Many times we have to run a battery of tests to rule out medical problems. For example, if a cat is urinating outside the litterbox, we may have to run blood tests, urinalysis, urine culture, xrays or ultrasound before concluding that the problem is behavioral rather than medical. As you can imagine, such testing can add up.

This is just one of the coverages that you might consider when comparing pet insurance companies. 

Trupanion Announces Expanded Coverages

Trupanion recently announced expanded optional coverages to their base policy. You can see how much each of these options costs when you get a quote for your pet.

Most Expensive Cat Breeds

As I've stated before, data compiled from pet insurance companies based on claims they've paid provide pet owners with some interesting statistics. Trupanion recently revealed in an article the 5 most expensive cat breeds to own based on claims filed during the past decade. 

Holiday Stress and Your Pets

Dr. Bill Craig has a good article on the PurinaCare blog about keeping a close eye out for signs that your pet may not be handling all the changes that take place in our homes around the Christmas holidays very well. 

More Cold Weather Tips For Your Pet

Dr. Larry McDaniel followed up Dr. Bill Craig's post with more excellent cold weather tips. It's good information especially for pets in very cold and/or snowy environments.

Winter Pet Health Tips

Dr. Bill Craig at PurinaCare pet insurance company wrote an excellent blog post about protecting your pets during the winter months that could save you an unexpected, and potentially expensive visit to the vet if you heed these tips.

How To Evaluate A Pet Insurance Policy

Hi, everyone. I just uploaded my latest video to my YouTube channel. Although a Pets Best policy is used in this video, the principles can be applied to any pet insurance company's policy. In every pet insurance policy regardless of the company, you'll find several things that you'll want to call the company for further explanation.

Pet Insurance Can Make Financial Decisions Easier In Pets With A Serious Illness Or Injury

I ran across this article about several cases where pet insurance did or would have made a difference in either these pet's lives and/or their owners pocketbook. 

As the article mentions, there have been a number of new companies enter the market in the past seven years and many of the objections that pet owners had for not getting pet insurance for their pet no longer apply. Many of the companies now cover chronic and hereditary conditions, and as you can see from the article, the reimbursements can be significant.

I wrote a blog post recently about the best way to get a quote for your pet - especially since there are about a dozen companies that offer policies in the U.S.

Holiday Health Tips For Your Pet From PurinaCare Pet Insurance

Dr. Bill Craig recently wrote an excellent article on the PurinaCare blog that might just save some pet owners from a trip to the emergency clinic during the holidays, and therefore, also save them a nice chunk of change. Dr. Craig is one of the veterinarians that I converse with via e-mail quite a bit about PurinaCare's pet insurance policies. He has always been extremely helpful for which I am very grateful.

Pets Best Pet Insurance Announces Latest Winner In "My Vet's The Best Contest

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on a similar contest sponsored by Trupanion pet insurance company. Pets Best is encouraging pet owners to nominate their veterinarian in the My Vet's The Best contest. The story detailing their latest quarterly winner demonstrates a special veterinarian who went above and beyond what was expected to care for one of his client's G. Dane.