Compared with the arrival of a new puppy or kitten, thinking about insurance isn’t something that tends to excite new pet owners. Especially first-time owners, with no prior experience of the costs of different types of veterinary treatment. As a practice, it can be difficult to suggest that protecting owners and their pets from what might happen is so important. So many owners are “getting around to sorting out pet insurance”, but then the moment’s gone and another day/week/month passes, all the while, the owner is 100 percent responsible for the cost of any treatment their pet might need. And of course, as soon as a pet has been treated without an insurance policy in place, it’s very...
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BREA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen percent of U.S. pet owners have a bird or exotic animal as a pet, such as a rabbit, reptile or amphibian. Just as with dogs and cats, exotic pets such as parrots, rabbits, water dragons, turtles, hedgehogs and even potbellied pigs require veterinary care that can sometimes put a strain on their owners' finances. Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., announced today its new avian and exotic pet health insurance plan, designed specifically for the veterinary care of these pets. "Many households include parrots, frogs, even potbellied pigs as family members. And like dogs, cats and ourselves, they...
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Pets can have accidents at any time and the cost of getting them back on their feet can run into thousands of dollars. Our accident-only insurance policy is an affordable way to protect yourself against the unexpected, so that an accident isn't a financial disaster. With up to $10,000 a year towards your vet bills, you can afford the care your pet needs if they get into trouble. Accident-only Pet Insurance in brief Most pets have an accident at some point in their lives. Young, energetic animals can get injured in their enthusiasm to play. Even sedate, older pets can fall or get run over - and the unexpected always seems to come when you can least afford it. Accidental Injury Protect is the...
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Fish Insurance Alternative Pet fish can be an excellent alternative for people with allergies or a busy schedule that doesn’t allow them enough time to care for a more traditional pet like a dog or cat. However, it’s a myth that pet fish don’t need veterinary care because they have a significantly shorter life span than other pets. As a leading pet insurance alternative, Pet Assure covers all in-house medical services and covers pre-existing conditions for your pet fish. Health Concerns to Watch for in Your Pet Fish A fish with a fin that lies too close to the rest of the body may be in distress. In fact, a clamped fin is often the first sign of disease in fish. Regardless...
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How old are the oldest pets that visit your practice? At Agria, we’re very proud to have Tiggy, a 21-year-old cat, and Jasper, an almost 20-year-old Jack Russell on our books! Sadly, many senior pets don’t have insurance, which, of course, can lead to real problems as and when health issues arise as they become older. Most insurers exclude pets from around the age of eight from new policies, so there’s not usually much that can be done to help an older pet that’s uninsured – even though for many pets, this upper age limit kicks in when they’re only halfway through their lives. Agria’s “Age Amnesty” returns this October and November to address the problem. During this two-month period, dogs...
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Can I buy Life Insurance for my Dog? Pet insurance is a relatively new product on the market. A few decades ago, the notion of buying a life insurance policy for a dog or cat would seem absurd. In the modern age, however, people spend a substantial sum on their furry companions and are willing to pay a lot of money to keep them healthy. Veterinary medicine has become substantially more sophisticated in recent years, with expensive treatment options like chemotherapy, dialysis, or other advanced medical care available for pets. With the rising cost of veterinary care, pet insurance may be a wise decision. If you can buy health insurance for your dog, can you also buy life insurance? If you...
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3 Ways for Leaving Life Insurance to a Pet When you think of life insurance, you probably think of leaving money for your children or your spouse, but some people also want to leave something behind for their pet. In today’s materialistic culture, caring for pets can border on the extreme. Clothes for your pet is one thing, but a trust fund? If you can believe it, leaving life insurance to a pet has become the new normal for many pet owners. In case you were wondering, pets are not considered people and they cannot legally inherit money or possessions. However, many life insurance providers will offer their clients the option of setting up a pet trust, a legally binding agreement that holds...
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It’s not just Japan’s humans that are outliving their peers in other countries. Advances in science have led to pets living longer lives as well, but expensive vet bills take their toll on pet owners, opening up a market for private pet insurance. Life expectancies of our furry friends have increased partly due to veterinary hospitals treating a larger number of sick or injured pets. Sophisticated (and expensive) medical procedures such as CT scans, blood transfusions, and magnetic resonance imaging are now being applied to pets. As the medical bills pile up, many pet owners in Japan have taken out insurance policies. There were 8.92 million pet dogs and 9.52 million pet cats in...
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Our lifetime pet cover gives you more than just insurance Owning a pet is a big responsibility. As is taking care of their health and wellbeing. Cats and dogs can suffer recurring illnesses or conditions throughout their lives and they can be costly to treat. We can insure your pet from as young as eight weeks of age. You can start a new policy for most breeds of dogs up to their eighth birthday, although for some breeds it’s their fifth birthday. Cats can start a new policy right up to their tenth birthday. Once they’re insured with us, you can renew the cover beyond these age limits. Our insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions – these are conditions or...
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H ow much is that doggie in the window? Before deciding to buy a canine companion, add up the total costs during its lifetime – Ben or Poppy ( the two most popular names in 2016 ) could be more of a drain on your finances than you think. Research by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) found that 98% of pet owners underestimated the lifetime costs, with 12% (2.6 million) of dog owners putting it at £500 when the true cost is between £21,000 and £33,000 depending on size and breed. With dogs generally living for 10-13 years, that adds up to £2,000 or more a year. The upfront cost depends on the breed and where you get it from. Puppies can cost as little as £50, but can be more...
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