| Many people are unaware that they can insure their | | | | 60% of homes own a dog or a cat, and not even |
| pets in the United States. Whether or not pets really | | | | 1% of those individuals have insurance. Though pet |
| need to be insured is a moot point.If your pet has an | | | | insurance has been around for probably twenty |
| accident or is stricken with cancer, you would want | | | | years, it is only now that it is beginning to be taken |
| the best possible treatment to increase its chances | | | | seriously. Pet insurance in places like Sweden and the |
| of survival. Advances in veterinary science have seen | | | | U.K is something pet owners almost take for |
| newer techniques and newer levels of care. Without | | | | granted.Pet insurance covers all kinds of emergencies, |
| insurance, it would be difficult to afford these | | | | injuries and illnesses, as well as visits to the vet's |
| treatments. From ultrasound and chemotherapy to | | | | office, prescription fees, tests to diagnose ailments, |
| radiation and surgery, pet healthcare is becoming | | | | x-rays, etc. Some cover an unlimited number of |
| increasingly 'high-tech.'Pet insurance is very similar to | | | | accidents and more than 6,000 ailments. And you can |
| human insurance. There are a number of pet | | | | get the best treatment from any licensed vet or |
| insurance companies online, and it takes no time at all | | | | specialist worldwide. Some employers have started |
| to sign up. The premiums are between $100 and | | | | offering pet insurance to potential employees as an |
| $1,000 for a year. You can start your policy when | | | | incentive; it makes sense, considering more than 30% |
| your pet is a few weeks old. There are over 135 | | | | of Americans stay home when their pets are ill. |
| million cat and dog owners in the country; more than | | | | |