Pre-existing dental conditions are generally not covered by pet insurance policies. This means that if your pet had signs or symptoms of dental illness or a dental injury prior to enrolling in a pet insurance policy, these conditions will not be covered. Further, any condition that begins or occurs during an applicable waiting period is…
Pre-existing behavioral conditions are usually excluded from coverage by pet insurance policies. Unfortunately, many pet insurance policies don’t provide coverage for behavioral conditions in general. Can you get pet insurance retroactively? Pet insurance can be purchased anytime however coverage cannot be provided retroactively. If your pet exhibits signs of an illness or injury prior to…
Urinary accidents happen. But when they happen before you sign up for a pet insurance policy, these urinary conditions typically won’t be covered by insurance. Pre-existing urinary conditions may be covered under curable or new occurrences clause of your pet insurance policy however. It’s important to review the policy terms to understand the specific coverage…
Pets may develop neurological conditions at different times in their lives, most commonly in their golden years. Neurological conditions are conditions that affect the brain and the nerves throughout the pets body and spinal cord. Pet insurance will provide coverage for major and minor illnesses, which does include most neurologic conditions. Sometimes neurological conditions can…
It’s just about inevitable. At some point in your pets life, they will experience some type of tummy trouble, whether that’s vomiting after eating something they shouldn’t have or diarrhea caused by an illness. Every pet parent wants to know if their pet insurance policy will cover their pets digestive conditions. Others want to know…
There are a few common join conditions that may affect your pet at different times in their lives, most developing as your pet ages. Pet insurance will provide coverage for major and minor illnesses and accidents, which does include most joint conditions. However, if your pet has signs, symptoms, or an existing diagnosis when you…
Eye conditions may affect your pet at different times in their lives, most commonly developing as your pet ages. Pet insurance will provide coverage for major and minor illnesses, which does include most eye conditions. However, if your pet has signs, symptoms, or an existing diagnosis when you enroll into a pet insurance policy, these…
Heart conditions may affect your pet at different times in their lives, most commonly developing as your pet ages. Pet insurance will provide coverage for major and minor illnesses, many heart conditions included. However, if your pet has signs, symptoms, or an existing diagnosis when you enroll into a pet insurance policy, these will be…
There are a few common respiratory conditions that may affect your pet at different times in their lives. Common respiratory conditions can include illnesses like kennel cough, upper respiratory infections, or pneumonia. Regardless of what’s causing your pets respiratory condition, if your pet has signs, symptoms, or an existing diagnosis when you enroll into a…
There are many types of skin conditions that may affect your pet at different times in their lives. These skin conditions can range from itchy, flaky skin to bothersome bumps. They may be related to possible allergies or caused by an illness. Regardless of what’s causing your pets skin condition, if your pet has signs,…