Pet Health Insurance
Pet Health Insurance helps you pay for veterinary bills your dog or cat. It works very similarly to your health insurance and is purchased for many of the same reasons. It also can prevent you having to choose between your pet's well-being and your personal finances.
What does it cover?
Pet health insurance can help to pay for your pet's veterinary care. But do you really need it? Here are some great reasons to cover that special member of your family:
- Prepare for the unexpected: No one likes to think about a beloved pet getting hurt or sick, but it can happen anytime. Pets are typically curious, active, and often quite fearless, so it's difficult to protect them from all dangers all of the time. Pets also get sick, just like people do. In fact, every year about 6 million dogs and 6 million cats are diagnosed with cancer in the US. (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) Fortunatly, there are more lifesaving treatments, like surgery and chemotherapy, available for more pets than ever before. However, as veterinary care advances, it also becomes more expensive.
- Get help paying for wellness care: Routine preventive treatments, like vaccinations and dental cleanings, can help your pet live a long and healthy life- and wellness coverage can help you pay for them. Knowing you'll get reimbursed for wellness care may even motivate you to make those important appointments.
History of Pet Health Insurance
Pet insurance is on the rise in the United States as Americans discover the value of protecting their pets:
| 1924 |
First pet health insurance policy written for a dog in Sweden.
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| 1947 |
First policy is sold in Britain, and pet health insurance takes off rapidly. Today, the UK has the most mature pet insurance market in the world with over 18% of pets insured. |
| 1982 |
First pet health insurance policy is sold in the US to cover TV's heroic dog Lassie |
| 1997 |
The Hartville Group begins to write pets health insurance policies. |
| 2001-2005 |
Pet Health Insurance continues to gain popularity in the US as veterinary costs rise and more pet parents learn about its benefits. |
| 2007 |
The future of pet health insurance looks bright. More American pet parents are insuring their pets as they realize how it can help them pay their bills. Is your pet protected. Get a FREE quote now! |
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