When policy terms are more easily understood, consumers are better able to select a product that meets their needs.
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Celebrate our pets
Pet insurance protects pets in case of accidents or illness since the cost of veterinary care can be quite high. If you have been to the vet, you may be sick yourself when veterinary drugs can cost $16 a day and operations even transplants are available for thousands of dollars. And just double that if you have more than one pet.
Read MoreHolidays pose risks for pets
At many homes the holidays are filled with an abundance of food and fancy decorations. Unfortunately for pets, these can pose a health risk that could make a pet sick enough to require surgery or worse. It’s important for pet owners to take some extra precautions to keep four-legged family members happy and healthy this holiday season. “The holidays can be festive fun for the whole family, including four-legged members. But as pet parents prepare…
Read MoreOddest pet insurance claims for fall of 2012 announced
Halloween treats and Thanksgiving decorations can be mighty tempting for the family dog to take a bite out of. They can also cause a quick trip to the vet. From a dog that ate too much Halloween candy to one that ate up a fall decoration, Pets Best Insurance announced its top five most bizarre claims for the fall 2012 season. “Fall is a time filled with Halloween candy, fun decorations and, unfortunately, quite a…
Read More12 animals vying for most unusual pet insurance claim
After reviewing more than one million pet insurance claims received by Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. over the past year, 12 were worthy of nomination for the VPI Hambone Award honoring the “Most unusual claim of the year.” Nominees include a dachshund-terrier mix that was found buried alive by firefighters, a potbellied pig that accidentally overdosed on human medication, and a cat that got stuck in a car engine and went on a wild 15-mile ride….
Read MoreAdvice on pet insurance
More time being spent outdoors in the summer means an increased risk of injury and illness for a family pet, according to Mary Taylor, Ohio’s lieutenant governor and insurance director. “Just as you would with insurance for yourself, you need to shop around to determine what product you are most comfortable with and that’s the most appropriate for your pet,” Taylor said in a statement. “You should also add up the costs of the policy…
Read MoreDog breeds with the highest number of pet insurance cancer claims
Like health protection for humans, pet insurance may rely on an animal’s history to determine premiums, which means the type of breed matters.
Read MoreInsurance for the feathered, scaly and strange
If you have a fondness for rare and unusual pets, pet insurance is a must. Most exotic pets range in cost from just under a hundred dollars for an exotic bird or fish to thousands of dollars for certain breeds of snakes, reptiles, tigers, bobcats, marsupials and primates. So what would happen if your $7,000 squirrel monkey attacked a neighbor, or you fine-feathered scarlet macaw flew too close to a ceiling fan? Or worse, your potbelly…
Read MoreASPCA offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners
Pets may want to take part in Thanksgiving, especially as they crowd around the dinner table during the holiday.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does have some advice regarding pets and Thanksgiving. While allowing them a little taste of the holiday spread is OK, the group says owners should stick to their furry companion’s regular diet.
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