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DaniMarie · 10-02-2009, 01:48 AM

I am new here, so I can't offer much insight on insurance for dogs, since my first is just turning five months.

However, we do have insurance for my Yorkie, Poppy....as well as insurance for our three cats.

Our pets tend to be accident prone and a lot of insurance programs for pets provide great preventative care, just like humans receive from their doctors.

My cat Sophie managed to break a screen and jump out a third story window two years ago and it ran us over two grand when she broke her leg. Had we had her on the insurance we have now, the entire situation would have played out differently. Two thousand dollars extra on top of all of the normal veterinary care is beyond difficult in these times.

So I'd recommend it. What we've experienced with Poppy since she was 10 weeks has been wonderful. We only pay for medications and all of her vet visits and vaccinations are covered under her insurance plan. She's been sick a few times and we've been able to receive instant walk-in care without additional bills.

Edited to ADD::: I just saw the post above mine, and I guess it depends on where you live and what kind of insurance you get through which provider. It's been great for us...especially having a new puppy. Plus, the insurance we use does cover routine care. Shop wisely.

10-02-2009, 01:48 AM	#3
DaniMarie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 138	I am new here, so I can't offer much insight on insurance for dogs, since my first is just turning five months. However, we do have insurance for my Yorkie, Poppy....as well as insurance for our three cats. Our pets tend to be accident prone and a lot of insurance programs for pets provide great preventative care, just like humans receive from their doctors. My cat Sophie managed to break a screen and jump out a third story window two years ago and it ran us over two grand when she broke her leg. Had we had her on the insurance we have now, the entire situation would have played out differently. Two thousand dollars extra on top of all of the normal veterinary care is beyond difficult in these times. So I'd recommend it. What we've experienced with Poppy since she was 10 weeks has been wonderful. We only pay for medications and all of her vet visits and vaccinations are covered under her insurance plan. She's been sick a few times and we've been able to receive instant walk-in care without additional bills. Edited to ADD::: I just saw the post above mine, and I guess it depends on where you live and what kind of insurance you get through which provider. It's been great for us...especially having a new puppy. Plus, the insurance we use does cover routine care. Shop wisely. Last edited by DaniMarie; 10-02-2009 at 01:50 AM.