Veterinary Care Insurance Can Save Lives And Money
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
After a veterinarian suggested to Christine Trimnal (photo) that she buy pet insurance for her 2 Weimaraner puppies, the first-time dog owner decided to make the investment.
After all, premiums are lowest for young pets with no history of health problems.
When one of the dogs, Toby, was just 2 years old, Ms. Trimnal, a Pleasant Hills resident, noticed that one of his teeth was discolored. Her vet said the tooth was damaged and needed a root canal. The procedure cost about $700.
‘I got nearly $500 back from the insurance company,’ Ms. Trimnal said. She has also been reimbursed by her company, Veterinary Pet Insurance, for some of the costs of routine care and inoculations. ‘I have a $50 deductible, and then I get a percentage back’ on veterinarian bills, she said. ‘My premiums are about $30 a month for both dogs.’
As a pet health insurance policy holder, Ms. Trimnal is a member of a small minority. Carry on reading…
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