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Is Pet Insurance Right for
You and Your Dog? by Debra Primovic
Many dog owners today try to be frugal on their dog’s medical care,
Deciding if pet insurance is right for you and your dog can be difficult.
Here is the question: can you afford an unexpected thousand dollars’
expense? Or even more? If not, then you should consider pet insurance.
Your dog’s medical care, including diagnostic tests and treatment options,
is becoming more sophisticated. Treatments and procedures are now
available that were not previously possible. With that comes a hefty price
many dog owners cannot afford.
Veterinary costs alone can rival your own medical doctor’s fees. For
example, a large breed dog with a relatively common life-threatening
condition called “bloat” can be hospitalized and treated in many
veterinary hospitals and emergency clinics across the country. The cost
for this life-saving treatment ranges from $2,000 - $5,000 or more. A
broken leg requiring fracture repair can range from $500 to $2500
depending on the specific treatment and where in the country you live.
Here are 3 more questions to help you determine if pet insurance is right
for you…
1. Do you love your dog?
2. Do you want the best care for your dog?
3. Do you consider your dog as a valued member of your family?
If you answer is yes to these three questions, again, you should consider
pet insurance. It will provide you with a peace of mind knowing you have
help paying the medical costs for your dog’s accidents, poisonings, or
illnesses including cancer.
As a veterinarian, I love to see dog owners with pet insurance. Dog owners
with pet insurance that come to our emergency hospital don't have to worry
about compromising the care for their pets because of cost restraints.
They don’t have to decline treatments or even consider euthanasia due to
their limited budgets. If an unexpected expense would be difficult for
your budget, then you should consider pet insurance.
Optional pet insurance coverage is also available as regular veterinary
care such as vaccines and other routine wellness care is critical to the
long-term health of your dog.
Your dog’s health & your finance’s bottom line:
There are many things in life that you can be frugal about, such as
entertainment, travel and dining expenses. However, when it comes to your
health, your family’s health or your dog’s health, you should never be
frugal, especially if you love your dog and want the best care for him or
her.
There will come a time when your dog needs medical attention. Here’s one
final question: will you be ready?
With her PetPlace.com columns, Dog safety and health expert, Debra
Primovic has helped thousands of dog owners keep their dogs living longer
and stronger.
For more information, check out http://www.petplace.com for 8,000+
veterinarian approved articles guaranteed to keep you from compromising
the care of your dog.
Article Source: http://www.animalpetsandfriends.com
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