We dog owners are devoted to our four legged friends. If our pet needs medical care, we dash them to the vet’s office. Money isnot an issue — most of us would beg, borrow, or steal to pay for our pet to get the care they require. But, with pet health care insurance, you can have peace of mind that you will be able to afford a visit to the vet.

Dog Health Care Insurance – What Is Covered?
Petfirst Healthcare is one of the most popular dog health care insurance providers around today. When you have dog health care insurance with Petfirst, up to 90% of your visits to the vet for routine illnesses and treatments is covered. That’s right, you only have to pay 10% of your pet’s office visits for routine care.

All the dog health care insurance plans that Petfirst offers include approx. $220 per annum for routine care coverage. For most dogs, this will easily cover their wellness care, exams, and vaccinations.

What About A Deductible Or Co-pay?
With Petfirst, as with most dog health care insurance plans, there is no deductible for routine visits. When your pet needs care for an illness or accident, you pay a deductible of just $50 per incident. When was the last time you paid just $50 for your pet’s illness or accident treatment? Once you pay your $50 deductible, your dog health care insurance with Petfirst pays 90% of your pet’s medical expenses for the rest of its treatment for that incident.

My Dog Is Older – Can He Get Dog Health Care Insurance?
Most dog health care insurance plans, Petfirst included, offer[/s[pin] [spin[insurance for all dogs less than ten years of age. If you purchase insurance before your pet’s tenth birthday, the insurance is renewable for your dog’s entire life. Just think about all the dollars you will save on veterinary charges and medications when you pet needs treatment for diseases and disorders associated with old age. With pet health care insurance, you can have all your dog’s illnesses treated without worrying about the cost.

What Else Is Covered By Insurance?
Not only will you receive reimbursement for your out-of-pocket veterinary costs for your pet’s illness, accident, and preventive medical care, the majority of insurers offer other benefits that every dog owner will welcome. If your dog is stolen or lost, insurance covers the cost of “lost dog” ads – and pays a reward to whoever finds your pet.

No one wants to think about losing a dog because of straying or theft, but if that should happen to you, certain insurance plans will reimburse you for the amount you paid for your dog. When your pet dies, some plans reimburse for the cost of your beloved dog’s burial or cremation.

Dog health care insurance takes the guesswork and worry out of obtaining medical care for one of the best-loved members of your family: your pet.

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