| Many dog owners today try to be frugal on | | | | |
| their dog's medical care, Deciding if pet | | | | If you answer is yes to these three |
| insurance is right for you and your dog can | | | | questions, again, you should consider pet |
| be difficult. Here is the question: can you | | | | insurance. It will provide you with a peace |
| afford an unexpected thousand dollars' | | | | of mind knowing you have help paying the |
| expense? Or even more? If not, then you | | | | medical costs for your dog's accidents, |
| should consider pet insurance. | | | | poisonings, or illnesses including cancer. |
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| Your dog's medical care, including diagnostic | | | | As a veterinarian, I love to see dog owners |
| tests and treatment options, is becoming more | | | | with pet insurance. Dog owners with pet |
| sophisticated. Treatments and procedures are | | | | insurance that come to our emergency hospital |
| now available that were not previously | | | | don't have to worry about compromising the |
| possible. With that comes a hefty price many | | | | care for their pets because of cost |
| dog owners cannot afford. | | | | restraints. They don't have to decline |
| | | | treatments or even consider euthanasia due to |
| Veterinary costs alone can rival your own | | | | their limited budgets. If an unexpected |
| medical doctor's fees. For example, a large | | | | expense would be difficult for your budget, |
| breed dog with a relatively common | | | | then you should consider pet insurance. |
| life-threatening condition called "bloat" can | | | | |
| be hospitalized and treated in many | | | | Optional pet insurance coverage is also |
| veterinary hospitals and emergency clinics | | | | available as regular veterinary care such as |
| across the country. The cost for this | | | | vaccines and other routine wellness care is |
| life-saving treatment ranges from $2,000 - | | | | critical to the long-term health of your dog. |
| $5,000 or more. A broken leg requiring | | | | |
| fracture repair can range from $500 to $2500 | | | | Your dog's health & your finance's bottom |
| depending on the specific treatment and where | | | | line: |
| in the country you live. | | | | |
| | | | There are many things in life that you can be |
| Here are 3 more questions to help you | | | | frugal about, such as entertainment, travel |
| determine if pet insurance is right for | | | | and dining expenses. However, when it comes |
| you... | | | | to your health, your family's health or your |
| | | | dog's health, you should never be frugal, |
| 1. Do you love your dog? | | | | especially if you love your dog and want the |
| | | | best care for him or her. |
| 2. Do you want the best care for your dog? | | | | |
| | | | There will come a time when your dog needs |
| 3. Do you consider your dog as a valued | | | | medical attention. Here's one final question: |
| member of your family? | | | | will you be ready? |