Why do I need Pet Insurance?

Consider these facts about pet health care:

• There are roughly 6 million new cancer diagnoses made in dogs and a similar number in cats made each year.**
• 88% of dog owners and 63% of cat owners took their pet to the veterinarian at least once in the past 12 months.*
• The average number of visits to the veterinarian each year is 2.8 for dogs and 2.3 for cats.*
• The most common reason for veterinary visits for dogs and cats is routine care, which includes physical exams, vaccines, dental work and other related services. These routine visits, on average, cost dog owners $211 each year and cat owners $179 each year.*
• In addition to routine care, dog and cat owners spend an average of $574 and $334 each year, respectively, on surgical veterinary visits for various illnesses and injuries.*

Unfortunately, you never know when your pets may experience an injury or illness. But with a Petshealth Care Plan, you won’t have to put a price tag on their life. You can even choose a plan that reimburses you for routine preventive treatments like dental cleanings and vaccinations (view our plans).

Make sure your pet is protected. Start by getting a free quote now.

Sources:
* 2005/2006 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey
** The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.