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PET MEDICAL INSURANCE

sick cat in bed
It makes a whole lot of sense.

It is estimated that a large percentage of the pets who become ill are euthanized
for the sole reason that their caretakers can not afford to pay for their veterinary
care. This, alone, is an important reason to spread the word about pet medical insurance.


Because of the escalating costs of veterinary care, pet medical insurance is fast becoming an option that more and more pet owners are looking into. Coverage will save you money any way you look at it. Should your pet sustain an injury or become seriously ill, there is no telling what the veterinary bills will mount to. It is at times like this that a pet insurance policy is worth its weight in gold.The chart below will give you an idea of what is available. Please investigate each company's website for more details.

Most pet insurance companies have a large network of veterinarians and animal hospitals across the United States and Canada, and some will allow you to use any veterinarian. Most cover spay/neuter. Some cover dental and wellness visits. Wellness visits consist of immunizations, physical exams, testing for heartworm and other parasites, and dental preventive care. Because of the growing popularity of pet medical insurance, many of the smaller insurance companies are jumping on the bandwagon and are beginning to offer this service. We've listed a few of the larger, well known companies because we thing this is all you will need. You can contact your state insurance department for more leads if you want to compare rates.



Insurer Highlights
SparkleVETERINARY PET INSURANCE CO.

.......... Visit Their Website

........... Telephone: (800) USA-PETS

This is the nation's oldest and largest pet
insurance company. With a Veterinary Pet Co.
Insurance policy, you can use any licensed
veterinarian or specialist worldwide
. There are
no networks or provider lists to choose from.
sparklePET CARE PET INSURANCE PROGRAMS

......... Visit Their Website

.......... Telephone: (866) 275-PETS

Offers five Programs Covering Cats:
QuickCare...
QuickCare Gold...
QuickCare for Indoor Cats...
QuickCare Senior...
and EmergencyCare.
To see actual case histories for each program with
cost breakdowns and what was covered, click here.
SparklePET ASSURE

.......... Visit Their Website

........... Telephone: (888) 789-PETS

The Pet Insurance Alternative:
Just present your Pet Assure card at time of
payment at any of their thousands of vets nationwide
and receive a 25% discount on all veterinary services.
Annual or monthly plans. If you lose your pet during
the coverage period you can transfer your membership
to another household pet, or to the pet of a friend or family
member. Or freeze your membership until you get another pet.
sick cat in bed Pet insurance is becoming so popular that in a Fortune Magazine article entitled "Most Unusual Perks" it was reported that several companies are now offering the option of pet insurance to their employees.

It doesn't hurt to ask. You may be able to negotiate coverage with your employer.


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