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Does Pet Insurance Cover Cancer?
Cancer is a common disease in dogs and cats. It is responsible for about half the deaths of pets over the age of 10, and the risk of developing cancer increases as pets age. Before purchasing pet insurance many owners want to know whether the company’s policies offer benefits if their cat or dog is diagnosed with this disease.
First, what is cancer? Scientifically speaking, cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells on or within the body. It may be localized in just one organ or area, or it may invade adjacent tissues and spread throughout the body. Cancer can occur in almost any location or system such as the skin, gastrointestinal tract (stomach, bowels), urinary system (kidney or bladder), blood, nervous system (brain tumors) and bones.
Different types of tumors can grow in each location of the body. Each tumor type within a location has a different treatment and prognosis. The cause of most cancers is not known and therefore prevention is difficult.
Based on our research, many companies offer cancer coverage as part of their premium pet insurance policies. Cancer, just like diabetes and kidney failure, is a very common problem that is eligible for benefits coverage under the majority of plans. However, no pet insurance company covers pre-existing conditions. If your pet is already diagnosed with cancer, that cancer would not be covered.
Is Pet Insurance Right for you?
The best pet insurance offers coverage that’s broad enough for whatever care your pet needs and with enough options to get the perfect coverage for you and your pet.
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