November 26, 2007
Do Your Really Need Pet Health Care Insurance?
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You have a pet that you love very much, and you want to make sure that your pet gets the best of care. As such, you have purchased a variety of different toys and treats... |
You have a pet that you love very much, and you want to make sure that your pet gets the best of care. As such, you have purchased a variety of different toys and treats and made sure that your pet has its own special bed in the corner of the house. So, now you're wondering if you should take the next step and purchase pet health care insurance.
About Pet Heath Care Insurance
There are several things that you need to consider before you make a definite decision as to if you should really purchase pet health care insurance. First of all, consider your monetary circumstances. Pet health care insurance can be expensive depending on the plan that you choose.
The next thing that you need to consider is whether or not you own a pet that needs special medical treatments. For example, as pets get older, depending on their breed they might start exhibiting signs of various old age diseases such as hyperthyroidism.
How old is your pet currently? If your pet is advanced in age and needs frequent medical treatments, how would the cost of the medical treatments compare to the price of pet health care insurance?
If you have a pet that is at least middle-aged and in good health, you probably do not need pet health care insurance. The pet will require yearly veterinarian checks, but the cost of that is far less than the cost of pet health care insurance.
Pure bred dogs are a consideration when it comes to pet health care insurance, especially if you decide to show the dog. The appearance of these dogs varies with their health, so it is very important that they have the proper insurance.
Also, if you have a dog that has done work in the movies, and if the dog gets sick it affects filming, it is also important that the dog has health insurance. The insurance will benefit you just as much as it will benefit the dog in this case.
So, the question remains: is pet health care insurance necessary? The answer really all has to do with how important you think it is. Remember, health insurance can be just as expensive as human insurance, and more so.
If you want more information about pet health care insurance, you will probably be able to find pamphlets on it at your veterinarian's office. You can also search the internet (be sure that the websites are reliable) for more information.
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Comments on Do Your Really Need Pet Health Care Insurance? »
To say that health insurance for pets costs the same as that for humans is ridiculous.It generally costs from $25-85/month (the latter more unusual).
Having had 6 purebred dogs in the last 25 years,I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on my dog. Just this year one of my dogs had thyroid cancer and,a month after that surgery, had a severe slipped disc in her neck that completely paralyzed her. She is only 8.My other dog,who already has epilepsy,has a severe chronic respiratory infection. The meds cost hundreds of dollars and may run into thousands.
When you buy a pet,it is your responsibilty for life.Dogs often eat things that can cause obstructions,they can get hit by cars ..in other words,you have to think not just of illnesses but of accidents.
Some people may chose to put a dog down rather than get any sophisticated medical care,and I can understand that in some cases.However,people like may one day have to turn to their kids and tell them they don't have enough money to fix their dog's broken leg, or operate on their bowel obstruction.I hope they can sleep at night.