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13 Reasons to Get Pet Insurance for Your Dog

Sponsored by Figo Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is growing in popularity as pet parents learn about the potential benefits of having coverage, specifically the financial support offered during unexpected accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

Here’s a breakdown of 13 reasons why pet insurance helps offer peace of mind for dog owners.

13 Reasons to Have Pet Insurance

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  1. You want the best for your dog.
  2. You might not be able to afford a costly, unexpected expense.
  3. Early diagnosis is critical. You want to be able to take your pet to the vet at the first sign of a problem, and not wait until things get really bad because you’re worried about the cost.
  4. You can see any licensed vet and know you’ll be reimbursed for eligible expenses.
  5. Trips to an emergency clinic or a specialist can be expensive. Pet insurance typically helps cover both.
  6. Many pet insurance companies offer discounts if your pet is spayed or neutered, if you have multiple pets on a policy, or if you pay annually.
  7. Wellness care add-on options help provide reimbursement for routine care items like flea control, heartworm prevention, and vaccines.
  8. Need to have your pet spayed, neutered, or microchipped? Wellness care options may provide reimbursement for those expenses as well.
  9. Chronic conditions, like allergies and diabetes, may be covered.
  10. Prefer alternative therapies? Many pet insurance companies provide coverage for them!
  11. You don’t want to have to dip into savings or rack up credit card debt to pay for your pet’s veterinary care.
  12. Once your pet is covered, they’re covered for life (as long as you do not have a lapse in coverage and continue to pay your premium).
  13. Pet insurance can be flexible. Many companies allow you to select the coverage that fits both your budget and your needs.

As a veterinarian, I love how pet insurance helps pet parents do the best for their dogs by lessening the fear of medical care costs. Most veterinarians have euthanized hundreds, if not thousands, of pets because their owners could not afford the care. This is the #1 reason I personally recommend pet insurance. It helps me provide the best medical care for my patients.