Pet Insurance

cassadee7 · 11-19-2010, 08:04 PM

I wanted to see everyone's thoughts/experience with pet insurance!

So:
1. Do you have pet insurance?
2. If so, what company?
3. Satisfaction?

Pattycakes · 11-19-2010, 08:08 PM

1. Yes
2. PetPlan
3. So far I like it. Had to use it one time and they reimbursement me very quickly.

Don't think I will ever own another dog unless I have pet insurance for them.

roxy84 · 11-19-2010, 08:28 PM

1. Yes
2. PetPlan
3. very satisfied. never denied any legitimate claims.

Lesley1905 · 11-19-2010, 08:33 PM

Yes I have it with Trupanion...I picked that one because some of the other ones don't have coverage for Genetic issues like HD...this one covered it just in case something happens and it will also never go up in price because of his age. I've never had to use it before though, it's only for events over 500 bucks. I'd rather waste the 28 bucks a month knowing he's covered and never have to use it! With my other dog, I wish I would have it had when she had a pancreatitis and enterititis all at the same time...$8,700 later and 10 days in the doggy hospital...yeah, insurance would have helped

adamdude04 · 11-19-2010, 09:45 PM

I thought about getting it.. But Im old fashion. Do like a sick horse.

Hunther's Dad · 11-19-2010, 09:48 PM

Don't bother with VPI. $3100 surgery, $560 reimbursement ($100 at first, $460 more after a threat to cancel). I'd have been better off not buying their product. Now I just have one credit card set aside for vet emergencies.

Lucy Dog · 11-19-2010, 11:07 PM

1. Yes!
2. Pet Plan
3. Great experiences with this company, and even better, peace of mind.

elisabeth_00117 · 11-19-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassadee7

1. Do you have pet insurance?

Yes, I actually just got it at the beginning of the month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassadee7

2. If so, what company?

I am using President's Choice Financial Pet Insurance.
PC Financial insurance

This is the plan I have for Stark at the moment:
Plan for Stark

Choice Plan with a $100.00 Deductible

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35.48 monthly

What's covered

All accidents, all illnesses

Accident Coverage

Up to $2,500 per accident

Illness Coverage

Up to $2,500 per illness, per year

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassadee7

3. Satisfaction?

I am happy with what it covers for what I am playing. I can reduce or raise the coverage at any time as well. They were helpful on the phone and were very quick to get me set up. Not really any hassle or anything, even with Stark not having his boosters (he is titer tested).

I have yet to use them but so far I am happy with their customer service.

Montana Scout · 11-19-2010, 11:26 PM

you might want to edit your post and get rid of those links... not sure what people can do w/ that info...

cassadee7 · 11-19-2010, 11:39 PM

Do any of you know if the premium goes up every year on most insurance plans? Or does it stay the same rate for the life if the dog? I will call the companies I am considering on Monday but thought maybe someone here would know.

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11-19-2010, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	Pet Insurance I wanted to see everyone's thoughts/experience with pet insurance! So: 1. Do you have pet insurance? 2. If so, what company? 3. Satisfaction? __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

11-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
roxy84 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW MICHIGAN Posts: 2,211	1. Yes 2. PetPlan 3. very satisfied. never denied any legitimate claims. __________________ Derek owned by: Kimba (gsd) 5/9/07 Saby the mutt~1/15/01 Frisco (gsd) 6/21/02 Luka (feline)d.o.b.~2004 RIP-canines-Buddy, Roxy, Kujo, Kato, Pierre felines-Chanel, Panther, TJ

11-19-2010, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lesley1905 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 906	Yes I have it with Trupanion...I picked that one because some of the other ones don't have coverage for Genetic issues like HD...this one covered it just in case something happens and it will also never go up in price because of his age. I've never had to use it before though, it's only for events over 500 bucks. I'd rather waste the 28 bucks a month knowing he's covered and never have to use it! With my other dog, I wish I would have it had when she had a pancreatitis and enterititis all at the same time...$8,700 later and 10 days in the doggy hospital...yeah, insurance would have helped __________________ Brody: GSD May 2010 Von der Sauk Zella : Pitbull, July 2006 Fritzy: GSD February 2008 Pita: Cavalier July 2011

11-19-2010, 09:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hunther's Dad Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 609	Don't bother with VPI. $3100 surgery, $560 reimbursement ($100 at first, $460 more after a threat to cancel). I'd have been better off not buying their product. Now I just have one credit card set aside for vet emergencies. __________________ "What's there to dominate when your dog is well trained and it does what you ask??" - DoggieDad

11-19-2010, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pattycakes Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,463	1. Yes 2. PetPlan 3. So far I like it. Had to use it one time and they reimbursement me very quickly. Don't think I will ever own another dog unless I have pet insurance for them.

11-19-2010, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
adamdude04 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 490	I thought about getting it.. But Im old fashion. Do like a sick horse.

11-19-2010, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	1. Yes! 2. Pet Plan 3. Great experiences with this company, and even better, peace of mind. __________________ Paul

11-19-2010, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Montana Scout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: helena, mt Posts: 386	you might want to edit your post and get rid of those links... not sure what people can do w/ that info... __________________ Scout Vom Haus Voeller, DOB 08/19/10

11-19-2010, 11:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	Do any of you know if the premium goes up every year on most insurance plans? Or does it stay the same rate for the life if the dog? I will call the companies I am considering on Monday but thought maybe someone here would know. __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

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