Medical insurance for pets helps give pet owners peace of mind during the holidays
December 12 2017 - 9:00AM
The holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, including our
pets. The last thing a pet owner expects around the holidays is for
their pet to have a surprise injury or illness. But they do happen.
Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, sees a
7% increase of accidents and injuries in December over other months
of the year.
When faced with a holiday emergency, many pet owners can now
rely on medical insurance for pets to help give them financial
support and peace of mind when they need it most.
Coverage for the Unexpected During the Holiday Season
Pet owners Rosi and Julian of Calgary, Alberta found a mass on
their dog’s leg just before Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Sasha, their
Great Dane, was enrolled with a Trupanion policy.
“We initially thought she was injured from a fall, but after a
series of tests, she was diagnosed with cancer,” said Julian. “It
was devastating, not only because we might lose our dog so soon but
also due to the high financial and emotional costs related to
cancer treatment.”
After running diagnostics, the family scheduled Sasha for
surgery to amputate the leg. “A few days after surgery, like a
story from a drama film, we had to return to the emergency room.
Her stomach twisted. It seems like every bad thing that could
happen to a dog happened to Sasha in just weeks.”
Sasha’s family was thankful to have insurance, which covered
over $13,000 in veterinary expenses. “Trupanion made all the
difference not only in Sasha’s life but in ours too. Getting the
policy with Trupanion has been one the smartest financial decisions
we ever made.”
Support When You Need It Most
Financial support around the holidays can be crucial for a
family. It’s also important that a provider is available when a pet
owner needs them—even if it’s on a holiday. In December 2016, the
Trupanion policy covered over $1.56 million in claims.
John and Kelly C. of Seymour, Connecticut, had to act fast when
their puppy, Charlie, woke up lethargic and vomiting the day after
Christmas. They rushed him to a nearby 24/7 emergency veterinary
clinic and after x-rays and an ultrasound, found that a foreign
object—a piece of a dog toy— was lodged in his intestines.
“Shortly after Charlie’s diagnosis, I called Trupanion and the
customer service representative was wonderful,” Kelly said. “He
answered all of my questions and was very understanding and patient
as I was, as you can imagine, worried and upset about Charlie.”
Finding a provider with 24/7 support can be a key factor in
giving pets the best veterinary care in the middle of the night or
on a holiday – you never know when an emergency may occur.
Medical insurance for pets can help provide peace of mind in
case of emergencies, help cover the costs of unexpected veterinary
care, and make the holiday season a little brighter.
About Trupanion
Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs
throughout the United States and Canada. For almost two decades,
Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on
their pet's recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed
to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical
insurance. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "TRUP".
The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle,
WA. Trupanion policies are issued in the United States by its
wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company, and
in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company. For more information
please visit Trupanion.com.
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