{"id":609,"date":"2019-08-01T18:59:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T18:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2021-08-18T12:56:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T19:56:11","slug":"the-big-question-is-pet-insurance-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/the-big-question-is-pet-insurance-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Question: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your pet was injured and needed emergency hospitalization to survive, could you afford to have them treated? Today, advances in veterinary science have afforded pet owners and pets a very high level of care, but it comes at a price. Estimates show that pet care costs average $1800 per year, which can put a significant financial strain on many families. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course pet owners want to take the very best care of their furry friends \u2013 they\u2019re members of the family, after all! This is where pet insurance comes in. Just as human health insurance is designed to offset our own health care costs, pet insurance can ease the burden of an unexpected injury or illness in our pets. But, is it worth it? <\/span>Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a> explores. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pet Insurance Basics<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet insurance is designed to help pet owners meet the cost of unplanned injury or illness in their pets. Some plans also cover <\/span>wellness care<\/span><\/a>, such as <\/span>dental cleanings<\/span><\/a>, exams, vaccinations, and the like. However, these plans are more expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike human health insurance, most pet insurance companies expect pet owners to pay for veterinary services up front, and submit the bills for reimbursement. One company, <\/span>Trupanion<\/span><\/a>, offers an option to directly pay veterinary hospitals, allowing pet owners to pay only their portion of the invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Some Leg Work <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selecting a pet insurance policy is an individual choice, so it\u2019s important to do some preliminary research and make a selection based on your needs. Many of <\/span>our team members<\/span><\/a> have Trupanion for their personal pets, so if you have questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When researching pet insurance companies, compare the following points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n