Western Europeans insure 30-40% of their pets, but here in the U.S., it’s barely 2%.
(Bet you thought I was going somewhere else with that headline!)
That’s a particularly frustrating statistic as veterinary treatments continue to improve. Right here in Wisconsin for example, the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine has developed
world class cancer treatments.
Is that kind of care affordable?
Well actually yes, if you have pet insurance. With monthly premiums starting as low as $30-$40, you can get comprehensive coverage. (Click HERE to get a quote and buy coverage.)
How is it, you might ask, if the cost of pet care is ‘skyrocketing’ (like the cost of human health care), premiums are so low?
The answer; pet insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions. Buy when they’re young and healthy, not after a diagnosis of cancer. And no, that’s not meant to be a political statement.
It’s just how insurance works.
Fun trivia question: The year was 1982 when the first dog in the United States was covered by pet insurance. Who was it?
