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the Cost of Health Insurance for Pets

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Location 
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$ 482
Jun 2006
LA, California
Persian Cat
4
Premium health coverage for cat  more... close row
$ 240
Jan 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Dog
6
Annual coverage for catastrophic health issues  more... close row
$ 507
Feb 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Dog
6
Yearly Premium for dog's health insurance  more... close row
$ 45
Sep 2006
Dallas, TX
Dog
4
Just in case of major claims  more... close row
$ 50
May 2008
monterey, CA
black lab - large
5
Full protection plan recommended for dog  more... close row
$ 34
Mar 2008
athens ohio
dog
4
Good coverage for new puppy  more... close row
$ 700
May 2008
Akron OH
dog
5
Pet health insurance is a good way to take care of bills  more... close row
$ 155
Apr 2008
Detroit MI
Dog
1
One year of pet health insurance  more... close row

Description of service

If you are considering health insurance for your pet, it may be a very good idea. A lot of people with pets have health insure for them. Just like medical bills for people, vet bills can also be very expensive at times. You never know when an unexpected emergency can happen with your pet, and its best to be prepared for any such emergency. The few people I know with health insurance for their pets are very pleased with the cost and the added security. Typically the cost is about $2000, but that is over the life of your pet. So, if you have your pet for lets say, 13 years,thats only about $155 per year. Depending on how many medical issues your pet has over its life time, pet insurance can save you a significant amount of money over the years. But, if your pet never has any health issues, at least you will have peace of mind knowing that your pet is covered just in case.


Review of Service

Pet insurance is a good idea if you can can find some that is affordable to you. I would recommend it, based on the few people I know who are glad they have it.


Tips

Shop around for the best prices. Like with any insurance, the rates will vary from provider to provider.


$ 29
Jan 2008
Brighton, MI
dog (standard poodle)
5
Per month rate for flat-rate pet insurance  more... close row
$ 600
May 2008
Detrot MI
Dog
1
Health insurance for new puppy  more... close row
$ 99
Apr 2008
Concord, NC
Dog (Beagle)
9
Membership fee for pet insurance, not counting monthly fee  more... close row
$ 192
Mar 2008
chicago il
bichon frise
4
Excellent coverage for dog  more... close row