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tw4sw · 07-06-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lycansmom

I must admit i totally dont understand people insurance let alone dog insurance so i pay a 50.00 deductible then when something happens i only have to pay 90% how about vaccinations ?

Actually vaccinations are not covered. However 90% reimbursement after 5o deductible means that if your dog goes for an illnesses of some sort and the cost was 500 dollars, you would have to pay the vet the entire bill then you send your receipts to VPI and they would reimburse you the 90% of the 500 minus the 50 dollar deductible. Rembursement should take less than 2 weeks. I am hazy right now on the details but you can call the number I listed in a previous post to this thread and the operator can help you with any questions you have. Not every illness is covered though so keep that in mind. Again, you can get the details from VPI.

LvMyYorki · 07-06-2005, 07:43 PM

I don't think anything that was pre-existing is covered either. Tino has LP already so nothing related to that would be covered if I were to purchase.

suzysmitt · 07-07-2005, 05:34 AM

Do they have a website you can visit?

simonandhallie · 07-07-2005, 05:42 AM

You are a great mommy already

I have VPI insurance and they cover all Simon and Hallie's vaccinations and they have a multiple dog discount. I have always had very good expereinces with them. SImon had surgery and they paid almost all of it (over 1,000). They are also very quick on reimbursement too. I have no complaints.

I too have pillows in front of my couch and I made a ramp to my bed but they still occasionally jump but I've lost a few pounds running to catch them mid-air

Enjoy your new baby!!!

yorkiegal719 · 07-07-2005, 06:32 AM

This is the site I found on search for VIP pet insurance. I haven't totally read it yet. I have been thinking about getting some for the boys. http://www.bdmlconnect.co.uk/pet/sch.../pages/nav.htm

yorkiegal719 · 07-07-2005, 06:34 AM

Tw4sw, is this the one you went with? This one looks like it's in the UK somewhere, unless they also cover the states...

Stitches29 · 07-07-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I had VPI insurance this year. I got about half of my money back, ended up losing about $150. Luckily I didnt have any major emergencies though.

VPI quoted me $38 a month for Maggie. She is 4 months old. I figured it this way. The breeder guarantees her dogs for 2 years against health defects. If I put away $38 a month for two years, that would be $912; add in deductables and that would be over $1000. Insurance companies are not in business to lose money--and neither am I. Insurance is a gamble, so I will knock on wood, and take my chances.

tw4sw · 07-07-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by suzysmitt

Do they have a website you can visit?

Yes they do have a website. Just put VPI or pet insurance in Google and you should be able to pull it up.

tw4sw · 07-07-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegal719

Tw4sw, is this the one you went with? This one looks like it's in the UK somewhere, unless they also cover the states...

Actually no that one is VIP. I went with VPI. I forget what the letters stand for, Veterinary Pet Insurance I think?

vainchick5 · 07-07-2005, 08:09 AM

TW4SW I wouldn't recommend keeping a collar on her in the house. We've had some tragic things happen recently due to collars being left on in the house. They are very high energy dogs who like to jump. By leaving it on, you risk your puppy jumping and getting her collar caught. That could be fatal. it's up to you but if you're trying to be cautious, leaving the collar on wouldn't be the best idea.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-07-2005, 08:28 AM

If you have a pool, pond or other water source on your property or anywhere where the puppy will spend time buy a skamper ramp at skamperramp.com and teach him/her how to swim and how to get out of the water if they were to accidentally fall in. It is important to practice this.

If they will be on a boat, get a life jacket.

tw4sw · 07-07-2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

If you have a pool, pond or other water source on your property or anywhere where the puppy will spend time buy a skamper ramp at skamperramp.com and teach him/her how to swim and how to get out of the water if they were to accidentally fall in. It is important to practice this.

If they will be on a boat, get a life jacket.

I've seen the skamperramps. They look pretty cool but I don't have a pool or body of water near my home thank goodness.

tinker · 03-01-2006, 12:31 PM

It's just so nice not to have to worry about them drowning!!! Skamper-Ramp is a perfect "water escape" for Yorkies--and even works with most boats and docks (but you have to get the large size so it breaks the water surface). I'd still get the flotation vest for open water, but the ramp makes it easier for them to get out of the water--and you don't have to lean over the side of the boat to lift them out.

It works because animals see the ramp (white) breaking the surface of the water and leading out. So whereever they are in the pool, they paddle over to it and just climb out. Fun pictures and even a little movie on their website.

Lacy's Mom · 03-01-2006, 03:00 PM

I've heard Karo does the trick for low blood sugar emergencies, but I've always given my puppies Nutrical daily for the first 3 months or so.

hunniebunnie · 03-01-2006, 03:20 PM

i have a cat collar with bells on bunjee almost all the time. the entire collar is elastic so he can easily slip out of it if it gets caught on anything. and the bells tells me where he is. when we're out, the collar is good to hold his id tags.

i sometimes walk him with a regular collar just to have him practice loose leash walking without pulling or dragging. i think a collar is good for training, but with a yorkie you just have to be careful.

a babygate is also good to confine your puppy to specific portions of your home. i got an extra high baby gate with bars only. my baby's a climber. he'll climb out of xpens and over baby gates.

electrical socket covers are also a must. i rub a bit of bitter apple spray on wires that may be on the floor so that he cannot chew and accidentally electricute himself. garbage cans that close so that he can't get into the trash. something to keep cabinet doors shut, especially the ones with the cleaning supplies.

07-06-2005, 07:43 PM	#17
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	I don't think anything that was pre-existing is covered either. Tino has LP already so nothing related to that would be covered if I were to purchase. __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

07-07-2005, 06:32 AM	#20
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	This is the site I found on search for VIP pet insurance. I haven't totally read it yet. I have been thinking about getting some for the boys. http://www.bdmlconnect.co.uk/pet/sch.../pages/nav.htm __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

07-07-2005, 06:34 AM	#21
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	Tw4sw, is this the one you went with? This one looks like it's in the UK somewhere, unless they also cover the states... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

07-07-2005, 08:09 AM	#25
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	TW4SW I wouldn't recommend keeping a collar on her in the house. We've had some tragic things happen recently due to collars being left on in the house. They are very high energy dogs who like to jump. By leaving it on, you risk your puppy jumping and getting her collar caught. That could be fatal. it's up to you but if you're trying to be cautious, leaving the collar on wouldn't be the best idea. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

03-01-2006, 12:31 PM	#28
tinker YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charleston Posts: 1	Skamper-Ramp is great for Yorkies It's just so nice not to have to worry about them drowning!!! Skamper-Ramp is a perfect "water escape" for Yorkies--and even works with most boats and docks (but you have to get the large size so it breaks the water surface). I'd still get the flotation vest for open water, but the ramp makes it easier for them to get out of the water--and you don't have to lean over the side of the boat to lift them out. It works because animals see the ramp (white) breaking the surface of the water and leading out. So whereever they are in the pool, they paddle over to it and just climb out. Fun pictures and even a little movie on their website.

07-07-2005, 05:34 AM	#18
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	Do they have a website you can visit?

07-07-2005, 05:42 AM	#19
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	You are a great mommy already I have VPI insurance and they cover all Simon and Hallie's vaccinations and they have a multiple dog discount. I have always had very good expereinces with them. SImon had surgery and they paid almost all of it (over 1,000). They are also very quick on reimbursement too. I have no complaints. I too have pillows in front of my couch and I made a ramp to my bed but they still occasionally jump but I've lost a few pounds running to catch them mid-air Enjoy your new baby!!!

07-07-2005, 08:28 AM	#26
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	If you have a pool, pond or other water source on your property or anywhere where the puppy will spend time buy a skamper ramp at skamperramp.com and teach him/her how to swim and how to get out of the water if they were to accidentally fall in. It is important to practice this. If they will be on a boat, get a life jacket.

03-01-2006, 03:00 PM	#29
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I've heard Karo does the trick for low blood sugar emergencies, but I've always given my puppies Nutrical daily for the first 3 months or so.

03-01-2006, 03:20 PM	#30
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	i have a cat collar with bells on bunjee almost all the time. the entire collar is elastic so he can easily slip out of it if it gets caught on anything. and the bells tells me where he is. when we're out, the collar is good to hold his id tags. i sometimes walk him with a regular collar just to have him practice loose leash walking without pulling or dragging. i think a collar is good for training, but with a yorkie you just have to be careful. a babygate is also good to confine your puppy to specific portions of your home. i got an extra high baby gate with bars only. my baby's a climber. he'll climb out of xpens and over baby gates. electrical socket covers are also a must. i rub a bit of bitter apple spray on wires that may be on the floor so that he cannot chew and accidentally electricute himself. garbage cans that close so that he can't get into the trash. something to keep cabinet doors shut, especially the ones with the cleaning supplies.