Pet grooming services can help keep your pet feeling and looking their best. Routine grooming such as bathing, haircuts, and nail trims all play an important role in keeping your pet healthy. Some pet grooming services may also include ear cleaning or anal gland expression for a head to tail spa treatment. Pet insurance policies…
Testing, treatment, and prevention of pet parasites is generally not covered by pet insurance polices. Parasite prevention medications are considered routine medications and are generally not eligible for coverage under a pet illness or accident insurance policy. However, some pet insurance policies may cover parasite prevention medications such as flea, tick, and heartworm preventives under…
No. Many pet insurance policies do not cover the cost of spaying or neutering procedures as these procedures are considered preventative care and elective procedures. Many pet insurance policies offer routine or preventive care benefits through a wellness policy add-on for an additional monthly premium. Your veterinarian may deem spaying or neutering medically necessary at…
Some pet insurance policies may cover rehabilitation or physical therapy when it is prescribed by a veterinarian as part of the treatment for a covered condition or injury. Sometimes insurance policies offer this coverage as an optional add-on. It’s important to review the policy details to understand the specific coverage for these therapies. Coverage for…
Yes, pet insurance policies typically cover surgeries that are necessary for the treatment of covered conditions or injuries. This can include both minor and major surgeries such as a fatty tumor removal or orthopedic surgeries. Minor surgeries like small wound or a laceration repair are also typically covered under most pet insurance policies. Emergency surgery…
Yes, pet insurance policies often cover specialist consultations when they are required for the diagnosis or treatment of a covered condition. This can include consultations with veterinary specialists such as dermatologists, cardiologists, or neurologists. Some pet insurance policies will automatically cover your pets specialist consultation while other pet insurance policies will only cover consultations and…
Yes, pet insurance policies generally cover x-rays and other diagnostic tests when they are deemed necessary for diagnosing and treating covered accidents or illnesses. If your pet becomes sick or injured, it is very likely that your veterinarian will recommend diagnostic tests to help them understand your pets current health condition and guide their ongoing…
Yes, many pet insurance policies often cover cancer treatments. This can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgeries, medications, and other treatments associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. The average cost of treatment for cancer in dogs is around $4,500 and around $4,000 for cats. If your pet needs chemotherapy, the cost per…
Yes. In general, pet insurance policies cover emergency veterinary visits. These can include visits to an emergency clinic or hospitalization for urgent medical conditions or accidents. Some pet insurance policies will automatically cover emergency exam fees and emergency consultation fees while other pet insurance policies offer an optional coverage for exams and consultations for an…
Yes, pet insurance policies generally cover chronic conditions unless they are pre-existing or diagnosed within the policy’s waiting period. These are long-term or recurring conditions that require ongoing treatment and medical management. Diagnostic tests, treatments, medications, and other necessary expenses related to chronic conditions are typically covered. If your pet has a pre-existing condition, there…