You insure your car and that can’t love you back, so why not your pet?
No matter how ruff the economy may get, Americans will always need insurance. Be it for their car, health, or home, security is one area where skimpy spending simply can’t be justified! And with people investing so much in the security of their families, why not include your furriest family member with pet insurance? And though insuring one’s pets may seem a bit out there, Wendy Diamond understands that the pet lifestyle is here to stay and that modern pet parents want only the absolute best for all of their children be they human or otherwise.
Although we’re sure that all of our fans, friends, and families would love to insure their pets, money is certainly always a factor! And Pet insurance doesn’t come cheap. With the average plan costing between $2,000 and $6,000 during a pets lifetime, Mark Warren, President and CEO of Petheath Inc. explains, “The average premium for a dog would be $325 a year; the average premium for a cat would be $250 a year.” But adds, “Even with these rates it makes economical sense to sign up for insurance for your pets, it’s a wise long term investment.” With treatments ranging from radiation therapy to kidney transplants now covered and available for pets, an insurance bill today may save you the shock of a veterinary bill tomorrow! Which is something worth thinking about, considering that in 2008 the American Pet Production Manufacturers Association reported national veterinary bills to total approximately $11 billion.
If you are considering insuring your pet, VPI Pet insurance is one of the best in business. With plans for dogs starting as low as $14 a month and $9 for fiscally responsible felines, and similarly affordable plans for birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets, there’s no excuse not to at least browse what they have to offer. Their plans cover accidents, illness, and hereditary problems so that your pets are covered from every angle. And using your VPI insurance is so easy, a Labrador could do it! You just visit your Vet, submit the bill to VPI, and receive your reimbursement all in a matter of days! With rates and services accessible to a broad range of human lifestyle, VPI is doing its part to protect our pets!
As an alternative to traditional insurance, turn to Pet Assure, and with a motto like “If you can’t afford Pet Assure, you can’t afford a pet!” they certainly have our attention! Pet Assure offers $10 monthly memberships for dogs, $8 for cats, and $14 for a family of up to 4 pets. A Pet Assure membership guarantees 25% of any and every visit to a participating veterinarian, and with 3000 vets on board across the country, chances are high that Pet Assure has you covered. The membership also comes with 50% off when purchasing from within their merchant network as well as a 24/7 lost pet recovery service. The people behind Pet Assure report that on average members save 100-400% of their membership fee annually, and feel that by eliminating premiums, and claims that they have streamlined protective pet parenting.
No matter what sort of plan you choose, in order to dull the pinch of pet insurance on your wallet, consider cutting back on other pet items such as new collars (old ones will do – and your pet won’t really care – trust me) or kitty beds (a cozy pillow with blankets will suffice – meow). Pets just want your love and companionship for as long as possible and would certainly rather be kept healthy, safe, and comfortable than wear the latest fashionable frippery.
Think of pet insurance as a protective cushion for you and your pet. Your peace of mind while keeping your pet in one piece is the healthful and advantageous benefits of pet insurance!
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