How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie?

• 11-06-2009 11:52 AM

  HIROKO Joined on 11-05-2009 Seattle Posts 3 Points 0	How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  I am currently trying to decide whether to have a pet insurance like Trupanion. What do you think about it? My Kuma and I are happy happy together :-)
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• 11-06-2009 12:25 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact I have PetPlan.  I love it, & I will never have another pet without it! Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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• 11-06-2009 2:42 PM

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  stardog85 Joined on 09-10-2007 South Carolina, USA Posts 2,624 Points 235

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact I have Petplan, too, for my two youngest dogs.  I have yet to need to file a claim, but it's nice to know it's there and their coverage and ratings by users can't be beat as far as I can tell.  I looove that it covers congenital conditions and as long as you keep your coverage current it will cover continued expenses for a chronic condition, unlike many other plans. Erin, the Amazing Maggie Mae, Ziva the Wonder Dog, and Kestrel the Up and Coming "Always keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go." - Louise Priscoll

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• 11-06-2009 3:21 PM

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  jessies_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Indiana Posts 5,064 Points 140	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  Amanda, I bookmarked the link. I've been thinking of insurance since Jessie was in the ICU with pneumonia, and Pet Plan looks like a very good possibility. Janice
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• 11-06-2009 4:01 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact jessies_mom:  Amanda, I bookmarked the link. I've been thinking of insurance since Jessie was in the ICU with pneumonia, and Pet Plan looks like a very good possibility. Janice, we have Bevo on the "gold" plan.  It covers up to $20K per year.  Last year, after dealing with him taking a header into a tree, fractured ribs, a fractured shoulder, a wobblers diagnosis, an autoimmune issue, along with his yearly bloodwork & echocardiogram,  I can say that they are a GREAT company to work with.  My claims were handled quickly, & without issue.  I highly recommend them! Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

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• 11-07-2009 10:46 AM

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  PurplePets22 Joined on 04-01-2006 cold and snowy Posts 446 Points 0	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  We have PetPlan for 2 cats and a dog.  So far, only have filed claims for one of the cats and everything was handled wonderfully.  We had VPI previously and they were great too. Animals, it is their world too!
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• 11-07-2009 9:20 PM

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  griffinej5 Joined on 09-10-2007 Pa Posts 3,244 Points 60	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  I have the purina plan for Luke. On the 17-18th, he spent the night at the e-vet. I got the reimbursement yesterday. I have the $500 deductible. I'm going to probably up the deductible next year, but I couldn't be happier with that. Emperor of the Markie Fan Club
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• 11-07-2009 11:41 PM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-28-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact BEVOLASVEGAS: I have PetPlan.  I love it, & I will never have another pet without it! Amanda, I've been thinking about PetPlan, too, especially for Molson and all his anal and allergy issues. One of our friends uses them with their puppy Lab, but he doesn't have any issues and is perfectly healthy (knock on wood). Does it matter which vet you use? Or pre existing issues (like the anal issues and allergies)? -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta

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• 11-08-2009 9:18 AM

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  Spazzy Joined on 04-22-2006 Connecticut Posts 1,209 Points 50

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact I really wish i could but i cant afford it, and my parents wont pay for it. Bailey is pretty healthy and really hasnt had any big medical bills (except for heartworm treatment 5 years ago when we adopted him..) but it would still be nice to have, just incase. He will probably get on some type of plan once i graduate high school and can get a full time job so i can afford it. Chelsea

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• 11-08-2009 10:27 AM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact BlackLabbie: BEVOLASVEGAS: I have PetPlan.  I love it, & I will never have another pet without it! Amanda, I've been thinking about PetPlan, too, especially for Molson and all his anal and allergy issues. One of our friends uses them with their puppy Lab, but he doesn't have any issues and is perfectly healthy (knock on wood). Does it matter which vet you use? Or pre existing issues (like the anal issues and allergies)? They don't cover pre-existing conditions. :(  I am SURE that there is a way to get around that... Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

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• 11-08-2009 8:04 PM

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  griffinej5 Joined on 09-10-2007 Pa Posts 3,244 Points 60

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  The Purina Care plan covers hereditary, and I have the one for Luke that covers preventative stuff. They have a plan that doesn't, but given that he's a cavalier, hereditary is pretty much a given. They reimburse me 80% after the deductible, up to $20,000. It's expensive, but really, I can't afford the e-vet bills. That night was $988, but I got back $794. Emperor of the Markie Fan Club

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• 11-09-2009 9:09 PM

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  RubyandStewiesmom Joined on 10-24-2009 Rockford, IL Posts 76 Points 45

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact griffinej5:  The Purina Care plan covers hereditary, and I have the one for Luke that covers preventative stuff. They have a plan that doesn't, but given that he's a cavalier, hereditary is pretty much a given. They reimburse me 80% after the deductible, up to $20,000. It's expensive, but really, I can't afford the e-vet bills. That night was $988, but I got back $794.   WOW!  Sounds like a great plan! I'll definitely have to look into it. I've wondered over and over how reputable the companies are that do the insurance, but it sounds like lots of people have had good experiences...I don't see any negatives on here...so I'm gonna check into it this week!  Great question to post here! I dare you to try and take my Pitties away! Say No to Breed Specific Legislation! Ruby: Red Nosed Pitbull DOB: 10/1/2008 Stewie: American Bulldog/Pitbull mix DOB: 7/4/2009 Louis: Snarky Black Cat DOB: 3/9/2004

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• 11-10-2009 12:25 PM

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  HIROKO Joined on 11-05-2009 Seattle Posts 3 Points 0	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact Thank you everyone for your inputs! I will work on finding the best pet insurance :-) My Kuma and I are happy happy together :-)
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• 11-18-2009 9:41 AM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990

  Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact I know that this is an older thread, & it appears that a spammer started it, but I thought that I'd share our recent experience with those interested. As most of you know, Brutus was diagnosed with AIHA last week.  Wednesday night, we spent $1473.84 at an e-vet.  I submitted our claim on Thursday.  Last night, DH called me to let me know that we had recieved a check from our insurance company in the amount of $1326.45 for the e-vet visit.  We have a $500 deductible, which we have already met, & we pay 10%.  I was amazed that they handled the claim so quickly, though they handled Bevo's claims in the same quick fashion.  On top of a very quick turnaround, I recieved a phone call this morning from one of their reps.  He called to see how Brutus was doing, & to see if there was anything that they could do to help.  I am thrilled with their service, & just wanted to share. Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

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• 11-18-2009 6:39 PM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 7,225 Points 535	Re: How many of you have a pet insurace for your doggie? Reply Contact  Thanks Amanda - I just sent the link to DH - it may be in our best interest to cover the beast in case his other knee goes ..............sigh
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