Pet Insurance
Pet insurance can help reduce the financial burden of unexpected illnesses or injuries, especially if purchased before diagnosis. Most pet insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions, therefore it is important to sign up while your cat is still healthy. There is a 1-4 week waiting period for insurance to kick-in after sign up.
Plans include:
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Accident
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Accident & Illness
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Wellness
Most plans do not cover dental procedures.
Companies recommended often by pet owners:
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Nationwide: https://www.petinsurance.com/
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Lemonade by Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/pet-insurance/
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Trupanion by Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/pet-insurance/
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Pets Best: https://petsbest.com/
Make sure to read any pet insurance policy carefully! There are various factors and considerations to review when it comes to pet insurance. Rates will increase as your pet ages but are well worth the money after an accident or diagnosis of an expensive-to-treat medical condition.
CareCredit
CareCredit is a credit card you can sign up for to help you with unexpected large vet bills. There are deferred interest plans (THIS DOES NOT MEAN NO-INTEREST) for 6 month and 12 month periods. Make sure you understand these completely before signing up. https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/
