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What Is Pet Insurance and What Does It Cover?

If social media has taught us anything, it’s that nothing is cuter than puppies and kittens (except maybe when they become friends with babies). But as pet owners, we know there’s nothing less cute than when our furry buddies get sick.
The problem is, a sick puppy isn’t just sad. It can also be expensive, especially when there’s a visit to the vet involved.
A whopping 80 percent of pets will experience a medical emergency in their lifetime,* and vet bills can range from a $30 check up to an $8,000 kidney transplant, and beyond. In fact, the average claim for pet accidents is $547.**
Fortunately, however, there’s pet insurance.
Simply put, pet health insurance provides reimbursement coverage for veterinary bills related to the treatment of an injured or sick pet.
Pet insurance also covers emergency care, helping you from getting stuck with an unexpected expense. (Contrary to popular belief, pet insurance is considered a form of property insurance and not a form of human health insurance.)


What pet insurance really covers

So, not sure what pet insurance actually covers? Most pet insurance plans include coverage for:
  • Accidents (broken bones, car accidents, foreign object ingestion, etc.)
  • Illnesses (cancer, diabetes, arthritis, infections, etc.)
  • Emergency care, hospitalization and surgery
  • Hereditary and congenital conditions (hip and elbow dysplasia, glaucoma, epilepsy, etc.)
  • Prescription medications (will vary depending on carrier and policy type)
  • Cancer treatments (blood work, MRIs, surgery, medication, and chemotherapy)
  • Diagnostics (exams, blood work, MRIs, X-rays, etc.)
  • Acupuncture and chiropractic
  • Physical rehabilitation (hydrotherapy, cold laser, physical therapy)
Keep in mind that specific coverage limits and details may vary, depending on your carrier and individual pet insurance policy.


According to 2013 Pets Best claims data.
return note**According to 2013-2014 Pets Best claims data.
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