Taffyles

Can anyone recommend a good pet insurance? I googled it and got a long list but would rather go word of mouth.

dunroving

Depends really on whether you want "disaster insurance" (covers only major, expensive health problems) or a more general (but more expensive) policy that covers many preventive treatments and check-ups.

I use PetsHealth Care, almost $50/month, covers everything, but after deductible and co-pay, I get back about $100-$200 of preventive health care for my annual $600 premiums. However, if my pooch got cancer or was in a major accident it would be much more helpful, obviously.

I have considered changing to a cheaper plan that would cover major treatment but not routine preventive. My friends' dog developed brain cancer and they spent $1,000's on scans, chemo, etc., with no insurance.

fatbrit

Ask your HR dept. It's not at all unusual to find it subsidized in the benefits package. Weird, eh?

AdobePinon

"Yes, Mr. Jones, our firm offers a generous benefits package including full pet insurance, and $25/month paid toward the health plan of your choice."

fatbrit

Ask -- here's one from a quick Google @ http://www.nwairlink.com/benefits_pilots.htm

- VETERINARY PET INSURANCE
Voluntary Veterinary Pet insurance is available through MetLife. Premiums are paid to the insurer via payroll deduction.

Taffyles

Moot point for me guys as I'm not working at the moment- taken a year off to mind my baby granddaughter- and hubby doesn't get pet insurance with his package.

Thanks dunroving- all the policies I've looked at are about the same pricewise- I was wondering which ones are the best at paying out/reimbursing properly. Like car insurance it aint worth saving a few bucks on premiums if you have to fight to get money out of them when you make a claim.