When you think about buying health insurance, you probably think only of your children, your spouse, and yourself. You buy the health insurance package offered by your employer or your spouse’s employer, or look for an individual health insurance policy based on your needs and the needs of your family.
But how many of you have thought about your pets when it comes to health insurance? After all, pets are members of the family too. Don’t be embarrassed if you haven’t thought about health insurance for your pets; When it comes to pets, most people choose to address health issues as they arise. While this may work for some pet owners, it won’t work for all pet owners. What if your pet suffers from a health condition that a quick trip to the local vet’s office just won’t fix? Do you let your pet suffer, or do you put him to sleep, because you can’t afford to help him?
No. You buy pet health insurance and it protects your pets in the same way that you would protect everyone in your family.
Pet insurance policies can cover a host of health needs for your pets, including but not limited to:
o Treatments for accidents, cancer and other diseases.
o Protection against fleas, heartworms and other vaccines.
o Hospitalization, surgeries, MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays.
o Basics like annual checkups, prescription drugs, and even spaying or neutering your pets.
Some pets can live their entire lives just needing to be neutered and wear flea collars; however, other pets can also be involved in serious accidents, such as being hit by a vehicle, or suffer serious health problems, such as cancer. Don’t just cross your fingers and hope your pet is one of the few to stay healthy throughout his life. Buy pet health insurance and make sure you can protect your pets.
