{"id":602,"date":"2023-05-08T18:01:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T18:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2023-05-08T18:01:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T18:01:55","slug":"yes-or-no-the-pet-insurance-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/yes-or-no-the-pet-insurance-question\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes or No: The Pet Insurance Question"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We all want to do the very best we can to provide health and happiness<\/a> for our pets. They\u2019re members of the family, after all! And we\u2019re fortunate that in this day and age, we all have access to the very best in advanced medical care for our pets, from puppy or kitten-hood to adulthood and into their senior years. But this advanced care doesn\u2019t come without cost. And with average annual pet care costs topping $1800, taking great care of our pets can put a significant financial strain on many families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where pet insurance comes in. Just as human health insurance is designed to offset our own health care costs, pet insurance can ease the financial burden of unexpected injury or major illness in our pets. But is it worth it? Here, The Bluffs Pet Clinic<\/a> lays out the basics so that you can begin to weigh the costs and benefits for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Insurance 101<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pet insurance is usually designed to help pet owners meet the costs of unplanned injury or illnesses<\/a>. Some pet insurance plans also cover wellness care, such as\u00a0dental cleanings<\/a>, exams, and vaccinations. However, those plans are typically more expensive on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike human health insurance, most pet insurance companies expect you to pay for veterinary services up front and then submit bills to them for reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selecting a pet insurance company is an individual choice, and so it\u2019s important to do some preliminary research and make a selection based on your needs. Many of our team members have purchased pet insurance for their own pet companions, so if you have questions, give us a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When researching, consider comparing the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n