Comments on: Pet Health Insurance — You can’t afford to be without it!

By: Dr. Terifaj

Dr. Terifaj — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:05:33 +0000

I purchased PetPlan. Prices will vary based on your pet’s age and breed. Pre-existing illnesses are not covered by PetPlan or any pet insurance company we have reviewed.

It’s best to get coverage as soon as you acquire your pet BEFORE a problem develops so it is not documented as pre-existing on the medical records which the insurance company will demand to review. Also note: purebred dogs are generally not accepted for new policy coverage if they are older than 5-6 years of age. Mixed breeds are accepted up to the age of 8 years. Once enrolled (before the cut off age limit) they are covered for life as long as you do not lapse on a payment.

I am advising all new kitten or puppy owners to budget for and buy pet insurance right away!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:11:44 +0000

I am interested in getting insurance for my pug Gabi. Tried to find the PetPlan that Dr. Paula purchased ($36.00 per month), but was unable to find it. Could you help me?

Happy Holidays to all. Gabi sends lots of OOOXXX

Ciao

Ruth

By: Eric Christensen

Eric Christensen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:15 +0000

We accept all pet insurance. We don’t bill the insurance company the way most human medical providers do. The client pays us in the usual way, and then the client gets reimbursed by their own pet insurance company.

Eric

By: Saadia Byram

Saadia Byram — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:49:20 +0000

Thank you so much for this valuable investigation–I have been considering pet insurance for some time, but because I am the owner of both senior dogs and cats, I have had a hard time sorting out who would provide the best coverage at the best price.
My pets are so lucky to have Founders looking after them. I’ve been bringing all of them to you and Dr. Zempo for almost 15 years, specifically because you clearly care for all animals so deeply and go above and beyond to help pet owners provide the best possible lives for their furry families.
Thanks again – I’ll definitely be checking back to see your results!

By: Judy Lees

Judy Lees — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:46 +0000

Thank you so much, Dr. T, for checking this out for your clients! I have 3 animals, 2 dogs and 1 cat, and I definitely want to purchase pet health insurance for them. A huge vet bill would put me and the animals in a difficult situation!

I am looking forward to your research, and I will definitely be purchasing this health insurance for my beloved pets! FOUNDERS VETERINARY CLINIC IS THE BEST!!!

By: Pat Fox

Pat Fox — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:50 +0000

I definitely am interested in pet insurance but want to know it is worthwhile and does pay off. Currently does Founders Vet. accept all pet insurances?

By: Elise Holmes

Elise Holmes — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:34:29 +0000

Hi Doc! I have had pet insurance before with my Newfoundland Camille who ended up having two TPLO’s. During her four short years of life, the Veterinary Pet Insurance company helped out a bit. Out of the $10.000 we spent on her repair, VPI gave us about $250.00. A small dent I suppose, but back then, there was nothing to compare it with. I will do my research, and am happy that you are doing some of the legwork for us! Thanks again! Elise

By: Rebecca Firman

Rebecca Firman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:46 +0000

I have been very happy with Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI). It pays for itself with just the wellcare (vaccines, teeth cleaning, flea medicine, etc.) alone. You can reach a person quickly on the phone and the claim reimbursements generally come within a reasonably short amount of time. Whatever company you end up going with, I highly recommend pet insurance in general!

By: Lorena Sikorski

Lorena Sikorski — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:45 +0000

Hi Dr. T:
We’ve had 2 different health insurance companies. We were very unhappy with both of them. The worse was VPI – they denied everything! It either wasn’t covered, or had so much disallowances that it didn’t even cover the premiums. I don’t remember who the 2nd company was, but they weren’t much better. I’ll be interested in your research results. I think pet health coverage is a good idea if the company will stand up to their end of the bargain.

By: Jan Keith

Jan Keith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:57:48 +0000

We are definitely interested in checking out this web site. Our 9 year old terrier mix blew her knee and it ultimately required THREE surgeries to repair! The total cost came to over $5000. Pet insurance could possibly have helped out in this situation. Dr. T, you are right! Just like human health coverage, pet health insurance can be confusing. I will do my homework and see what’s best for our dogs. Thanks for the info!