July2011_INSURANCE FOR YOUR PET IS MONEY WELL SPENT
Did you know that many pets do not receive potentially lifesaving treatment because the costs involved may be too great? We all love our pets dearly, and it is our responsibility to look after them properly, not only by providing adequate nutrition and shelter, but also by giving them our love and attention, and looking after their well-being by regular health checks. Pet Insurance allows you to provide your pet with the best possible care without the stress of financial considerations. We are lucky enough for our own medical treatments to be subsidised by Medicare, however our pets do not have this same luxury. Recent advances in veterinary medicine mean vets can now do more for your pet than was possible in the past; however these new treatments do come at a cost. For example MRIs and CT scans cost approximately $500 for us, whereas for a 20kg dog, it can cost around $2000 per scan. No one plans on their pet getting sick or being injured in an accident, however with pet insurance, you don’t have to worry about being faced with unexpected medical bills. You will be able to provide the best possible care for your pet if the unexpected happens.
An Old Mill Veterinary Surgery staff member recently experienced firsthand just how important insuring a beloved pet can be. Her dog had developed a very rare condition affecting the spinal cord, and needed to see multiple different veterinary specialists, and undergo numerous expensive diagnostic tests to find a diagnosis. Had her dog not been insured, the cost of carrying out these tests would have left her thousands of dollars out of pocket, or a diagnosis simply would not have been made. Despite being a staff member at a veterinary surgery, and receiving staff discounts, the costs were still in the thousands of dollars, and the owner of the dog was very glad to have pet insurance, meaning a lot of money was claimed back through the policy.
Not only does pet insurance cover your pet for injury and illness, some policies also include rebates on annual health care. The sooner your pet is insured, the less chance there is for a pre-existing condition being excluded from the policy cover. Puppies tend to get themselves into sticky situations regularly, so insuring them at this age for accidental injury is the best way to ensure they have the best chance for a long happy life. We all love our pets, and for just a few dollars a week you can have peace of mind if your pet were to need veterinary care.
The Old Mill Veterinary Surgery is happy to answer any questions you have about insuring your pet, so feel free to call into the clinic and have a chat, or call us on 3425 2222.
An Old Mill Veterinary Surgery staff member recently experienced firsthand just how important insuring a beloved pet can be. Her dog had developed a very rare condition affecting the spinal cord, and needed to see multiple different veterinary specialists, and undergo numerous expensive diagnostic tests to find a diagnosis. Had her dog not been insured, the cost of carrying out these tests would have left her thousands of dollars out of pocket, or a diagnosis simply would not have been made. Despite being a staff member at a veterinary surgery, and receiving staff discounts, the costs were still in the thousands of dollars, and the owner of the dog was very glad to have pet insurance, meaning a lot of money was claimed back through the policy.
Not only does pet insurance cover your pet for injury and illness, some policies also include rebates on annual health care. The sooner your pet is insured, the less chance there is for a pre-existing condition being excluded from the policy cover. Puppies tend to get themselves into sticky situations regularly, so insuring them at this age for accidental injury is the best way to ensure they have the best chance for a long happy life. We all love our pets, and for just a few dollars a week you can have peace of mind if your pet were to need veterinary care.
The Old Mill Veterinary Surgery is happy to answer any questions you have about insuring your pet, so feel free to call into the clinic and have a chat, or call us on 3425 2222.
