According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) socks, underwear, and panty hose top the list of items that must be surgically removed after being ingested by household pets. In a release issued today by VPI, the California based pet health insurance company lists the top 10 most common surgically removed items based on reports from its claims adjusters. They are:  Read more...

Pet health insurance providers have grown to be more well-known over the past decade, making countless dog owners, cat owners and owners of other animals think about obtaining coverage for their pet. The type of process can turn out to be a bit overwhelming, with various policy options and numerous insurance companies presenting coverage.  Read more...

As veterinary medicine becomes more sophisticated and more specialized it is also becoming more expensive. Pet health insurance is growing in popularity for many pet owners who want the best health care that money can buy for their furry and feathered family members. Like humans, pets are now living longer and healthier than ever before. Advances in health care is improving quality of life for pets, and increasing cost as veterinarians need to acquire specialized equipment and training to keep up.  Read more...

As a veterinarian, I am often asked about pet health insurance. My first advice to those trying to decide which company to use or which policy to purchase, is to first decide whether pet insurance is truly right for them at all. In my opinion, pet health insurance is not appropriate for the vast majority of pet owners.  Read more...

Many people are unaware that we are seeing a near epidemic of illness and disease in our pets that comes from one main source: their beloved masters. That’s right; we are passing a legacy of ill health to the very animals we once committed to love and care for. What sort of illness are we seeing? Allergies, heart conditions, cancers and obesity are just a few.  Read more...

Are you a pet owner? Do you love your pet? Do you consider them as a valued member of your family? Then maybe it is time for you to consider getting health insurance for your pet if you have not already done so.  Read more...

Why NOT to get pet health insurance  Read more...

I know most of you have made New Year’s Resolutions for yourself (most of them health-related)but what about your pet? Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for them? Many people around the country have become interested in pet health insurance and since this idea seems to be gaining popularity I decided to write a post on the different types of pet health insurance, generally what they cover, and the cost to you. Hopefully this post will give you more information about the industry so you can make an educated decision for your pet.  Read more...

Cost of veterinary care continues to rise, even as the economy falters. Pets suffer medical emergencies and need treatment just like their human family members. Sadly, some families face the difficult choice of euthanasia for a pet with a treatable, but expensive medical problem. There are options available to help offset the high cost of veterinary care.  Read more...

The primary purpose of having exotic pet insurance coverage is to assure that your exotic animals have adequate access to the veterinary pet health care that they require while also protecting the financial aspects of the pet owner. Another important consideration is that many varieties of exotic pets are more susceptible to an array of diseases and illnesses that are not commonly found in ordinary household pets.  Read more...