Pet Insurance -- Is the Cost Worth The Benefits?

As the standards of veterinary medicine becomes more closely comparable to human medicine so do the costs. The care we provide for animals in the United States is now better than the majority of human health care in most other countries. This is a great stride for animals, however is creating a huge surge in costs associated with these complex procedure. Procedures such as knee, hip and elbow replacements for arthritis in our geriatric friends is one example of how advanced veterinary medicine has become. These procedures have increased the life expectancy of pets which unfortunately also brings along more possibilities for long term diseases which can be very costly.

 The average cost of pet insurance fluctuates from $100- $400 per year. These prices depend on the breed, age and area you are located. Many companies have policies that include general exams, advanced diagnostics (ie:MRI, Ultrasound) and emergency care. With an average emergency room visit costing $500- $1000 dollars for 24 hours of care these prices are well within reason. 

Having your pets covered for emergency situations will help to ease the financial burden which so commonly decides which treatments we can or can not afford. The $30 per month allows for piece of mind that if your pet ends up in a emergency situation or sick the doctor will be allowed to perform any life saving procedure that is necessary despite the cost.

Pet insurance costs between $150- $400 per year.  This is highly variable depending on the age, breed and how extensive the coverage is that’s desired.

Pet insurance has become a fast growing industry which due to current competition has allowed better companies come to the market.  

There are many different choices for pet insurance plans but to make it simple we have provided you with the best rated and most favored by our clients. Here is a list of the most popular and long standing companies available.

The first step to choosing a company is to get some quotes and see which policies are right for you and your specific pet.

Click to the right to get a quote and compare the policies for your specific pet.