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

From first paragraph: "Rising pet insurance premiums reflect the increasing costs of the treatment being claimed for under these policies. Over the past 25 years the average cost of cover has tripled for cats and has increased six-fold for dogs. As a result, more owners are considering ‘self-insurance’ – putting money aside each month – to cover their veterinary fees.For some time, insurance providers have been questioning the sustainability of pet insurance."

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.

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

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.

"The Australian Veterinary Association has endorsed pet insurance offered by Guild Insurance, called Vets Choice......Among other features, its policies are "no gap", meaning that 100 per cent of the vet fees are covered, after paying an excess. It is also subject to annual caps."

Choose Pets TAB at top left for great review of pet insurance.

Used to be independent; hard to tell now if site it truly indpendent of insurance industry. 12/2017 Be a cyberskeptic!

New comparison Web site; unclear from information provided on site 12/2017 who exactly is behind site. Be a cyberskeptic!

updated March 2016

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

Includes a section on insurance.

Search AARP magazine for articles on pet insurance. Note that AARP offers pet insurance, so be sure to think critically about info provided.

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/

"Pet insurance is rapidly growing, but is still in its infancy in North America."

Excellent article: "While bringing home a pet should first and foremost be about love, money is an increasingly important consideration. And a surprising number of factors can add to the cost. Here are some important factors to consider before you bring home a pet."

Well-written article that refers to authoritative sources.

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.