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missbetsy56 · 12-28-2006, 09:55 PM

i am thinking about getting pet insurance for Sassy and i ws wondering what you all thought about pet insurance and if you new of any that you would recomend.

BellaWillow · 12-29-2006, 05:36 AM

Sassy is darling. Very cute little girl. How old is she and how much does she weigh? She kind of looks like my little Willow.

I think pet insurance is a great idea and I am going to be researching it myself here in the next few days. We had a very horrible accident here in the home over Christmas where a little boy came into our home and picked Willow up after many times of me telling him not to . . . and dropped her. She suffered a broken leg and has been at the University of Minnesota having reparative surgery where they are putting in a plate and pins. It has turned out to be a very costly accident and insurance is definitely something every one of us yorkie owners should have.

Let's keep in touch and I will let you know what I find out. Best of luck to you and Sassy.

Patti · 12-29-2006, 06:12 AM

I have VPI insurance and have been happy with it. Get it sooner than later as any conditions they received treatment for prior to their coverage will be excluded. CAli had hypoglycemia just after I got her and they wouldn't cover any expenses for any future expenses related to that and CAli had 2 more expensive visits for it. They also won't cover any charges for illnesses that are genetic/hereditary. All in all they reimbursed me close to 1200.00 on 6,000.oo in expenses. A lot more than I had paid in premiums. Also for injuries they cover a lot of the expenses. I would definatley get it.

missbetsy56 · 12-29-2006, 07:27 AM

thank you all for your responses. I have been thinking about VPI it is cheaper than the one offered by AKA. Have you ever compared the 2.

missbetsy56 · 12-29-2006, 07:28 AM

i forgot Sassy is 16weeks old and weighs 2lbs 4 ozs

cosboo · 12-31-2006, 05:45 PM

I would recommend you shop them all. I had gotten it about 11 years ago for my 2 yorkies, but then it was not competitive. Everytime I sent in a claim,, they did not pay so I cancelled it. I have heard others say it is very good, but definitely do your homework.

bren · 12-31-2006, 06:24 PM

I have VPI and have not had any problems with it.

~Yorkie~Mommy~ · 01-01-2007, 11:51 AM

I also have VPI

Dan & Corinne · 01-01-2007, 11:56 AM

I have VPI too. During the course of Jewels illness they reimbursed me about 80% of our expenses including: MRI, Spinal Tap, monthly lab tests, x-rays, accupuncture, emergency care, etc.

They are much easier to deal with compared to our human medical insurance!

12-28-2006, 09:55 PM	#1
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 365	pet insurance i am thinking about getting pet insurance for Sassy and i ws wondering what you all thought about pet insurance and if you new of any that you would recomend.

12-29-2006, 06:12 AM	#3
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 19,197	I have VPI insurance and have been happy with it. Get it sooner than later as any conditions they received treatment for prior to their coverage will be excluded. CAli had hypoglycemia just after I got her and they wouldn't cover any expenses for any future expenses related to that and CAli had 2 more expensive visits for it. They also won't cover any charges for illnesses that are genetic/hereditary. All in all they reimbursed me close to 1200.00 on 6,000.oo in expenses. A lot more than I had paid in premiums. Also for injuries they cover a lot of the expenses. I would definatley get it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-31-2006, 06:24 PM	#7
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,522	I have VPI and have not had any problems with it. __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie Cafe Max Gourmet Treats for the Discriminating Dog (enter code YT10 for 10% discount)

01-01-2007, 11:51 AM	#8
~Yorkie~Mommy~ Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,821	I also have VPI __________________ ~Christina~ Dancing...now that the rain is over! God is GOOD! Luvin' My Prince Bailey Bailey's Dogster Page Bailey 's Gracie Obama for President '08

01-01-2007, 11:56 AM	#9
Dan & Corinne Jazzie + Jewel = Love Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,373	I have VPI too. During the course of Jewels illness they reimbursed me about 80% of our expenses including: MRI, Spinal Tap, monthly lab tests, x-rays, accupuncture, emergency care, etc. They are much easier to deal with compared to our human medical insurance! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

12-29-2006, 05:36 AM	#2
BellaWillow Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota Posts: 79	Sassy is darling. Very cute little girl. How old is she and how much does she weigh? She kind of looks like my little Willow. I think pet insurance is a great idea and I am going to be researching it myself here in the next few days. We had a very horrible accident here in the home over Christmas where a little boy came into our home and picked Willow up after many times of me telling him not to . . . and dropped her. She suffered a broken leg and has been at the University of Minnesota having reparative surgery where they are putting in a plate and pins. It has turned out to be a very costly accident and insurance is definitely something every one of us yorkie owners should have. Let's keep in touch and I will let you know what I find out. Best of luck to you and Sassy.

12-29-2006, 07:27 AM	#4
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 365	thank you all for your responses. I have been thinking about VPI it is cheaper than the one offered by AKA. Have you ever compared the 2.

12-29-2006, 07:28 AM	#5
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 365	i forgot Sassy is 16weeks old and weighs 2lbs 4 ozs

12-31-2006, 05:45 PM	#6
cosboo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Valley Cottage Posts: 15	I would recommend you shop them all. I had gotten it about 11 years ago for my 2 yorkies, but then it was not competitive. Everytime I sent in a claim,, they did not pay so I cancelled it. I have heard others say it is very good, but definitely do your homework.