Considering Pet Insurance? Check Out These Tips

Many consumers care for their household pets as if they were another human family member. Some are looking closer at the ingredients in their food, considering special supplements for their aches and pains or providing special household items to help with disabilities or needs, but what about pet insurance? Should this be on the list of necessities?

When a beloved pet becomes ill or injured, care is often sought. The cost for examinations, diagnoses, tests, observations or surgery can mount quickly – and although many owners would gladly pay the fee to help their cherished friend, what if the costs exceeded your reach?

The BBB offers tips below for considering pet insurance:

If you are pet considering insurance, review different companies and the policies available – A free BBB Business Review can help you learn more, providing complaint history, contact information and customer reviews, when available. You can also learn if the business is BBB Accredited and their rating within this review.  When researching different policies, look at the differences in benefits and costs closely to help weigh your options. Policies that only cover standard vet visits and vaccinations will likely reflect different costs than those offering emergency or longer term care.

Consider saving monthly for the care of your pet– It might we wise to look at your current pet expenses and what you can afford to pay or put back for monthly care. Even if you cannot afford pet insurance, or feel a policy is not for you, an emergency fund in savings may be helpful for future needs.

Learn more about your pet – Are there specific health concerns common for this animal or breed? Are there current health conditions or ailments to consider? What are the costs of treatments and would these be covered by an insurance plan? Make sure to ask about any pre-existing conditions and how they are defined or handled in insurance policies as well.

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