Services for the Veterinary Practice Team : Pet Insurance and Care Costs

Dr. Nakaya recommends starting a savings account to cover unexpected care costs. See "Chapter 6: Financial Commitments"

Pop-up ads, but advice from at least two vets, including Frances Wilkerson. Search for insurance on the site.

Search for insurance on this site to find out more.

Search Dr. Kay's Web site for more blog posts on insurance and costs of veterinary care.

Lots of blog posts on preventive care, communicating with your veterinarian on costs, etc.

Latest blog posts dated 2015. Unclear when last update to insurance was made.

Canadian Veterinary Journal Ethical Question of the Month July 2010

Search for pet insurance or insurance to find out what the largest veterinary association in the U.K. has to say about it.

Well-written article that refers to authoritative sources.

A look at wellness plans from the vets' point of view.

Is a .com, so there is content for sale. Site curator is an emergency room vet. Lots of prevention tips, including the National Geographic Chocolate Chart. Newsletter and blog.

Read about the business model of this site at http://www.petinsurancereview.com/about.asp.
Includes Canadian companies, reviews of companies by policy holders, and a free brochure for veterinary practices.

updated March 2016

The following article was provided by Jason Alderman, director of Visa's financial education programs. March 29, 2013

Note: This information was developed to provide consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverages and laws. It is not intended to provide a formal, definitive description or interpretation of Department policy. For specific Department policy on any issue, regulated entities (insurance industry) and interested parties should contact the Department.

Just like health insurance, pet insurance can be customized to fit a policy holder's specific needs. So how do you sort through the fine print to find a plan that's perfect? Use this form to compare insurance companies and packages. Search for insurance on the DVM360 site to find more articles.

Search for insurance on the DVM360 site to find more articles.

Includes a section on insurance.

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Report costs, but a sample is available. If at a University with a business college, the report may be available in a business market report database. " Find the information you need on the pet insurance industry. The Packaged Facts collection of market research reports provides insights into product and market trends, analyses, opportunities, projections, sales, and marketing strategies. Specifics on market share, segmentation, size, and growth of the US pet insurance market are also featured. You'll find the latest information on insurers, coverage trends, consumer perspectives, and more."

Site has been improved and expanded in the last few years. Now includes a buying guide: https://naphia.org/buy-pet-insurance/insurance-buying-guide/