Sometimes I just have to sigh when people tell me their pet woes. The ones that start, "Had to take Tiny in to the vet last week. She has...xyz...and needs to see a specialist." The conversation ends up with some big number quoted because Tiny needed x-rays and fluids and medication.

I sigh because these are smart people who love their pets. These are people who are "thinking" about purchasing pet health insurance, but haven't taken the "plunge" yet. When I ask why, they mostly say they don't know enough about it and they're pretty sure it doesn't cover their issue.

Well, I don't have the answers to what pet health insurance covers, that's Dr. Larry's job, and he and Dr. Bill talk about it all the time on this blog. But, I do have the answer to why people should stop procrastinating and start doing their homework: it's $2000 and counting. That's how much my friend's vet bill was - because veterinary care involves similar kinds of equipment, training, and pharmaceuticals as healthcare for people. 

Pet insurance has finally grown up - it's affordable (certainly in the greater scheme of "insurance" kinds of things) and it can take a load off your shoulders if your pet gets injured or sick. Yes, I'm pro pet health insurance - precisely because of these stories I hear almost weekly, it seems.

If you have more than one pet, pet health insurance is a must, in my humble opinion. Truly, multiple pet households can help protect their pets with insurance - and have greater peace of mind. I encourage you to do some research on the best programs out there - starting here, perhaps. This is a benefit that is part of taking care of our pets. It's done out of love.

But, that's just my opinion. If you don't have pet health insurance, or if you have questions, we'd like to hear them. Dr. Larry is more than willing to answer your concerns and questions. Share them here, if you would, please.

Thanks for listening today.