š June 27 ā In Honor of National Insurance Awareness Day (June 28)
You never think youāll need it - until you do.Ā National Insurance Awareness Day is the perfect time to review your coverage plans⦠including for your furry family members. If youāve ever faced an unexpected vet bill, you know that pet insurance could be the difference between stress and security.
š„ What Is Pet Insurance, Exactly?
Pet insurance helps cover medical expenses related to illness, accidents, and sometimes routine care. It works like human health insuranceāyou pay a monthly premium, and it helps cover unexpected vet bills when things go wrong.
Coverage may include:
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Emergency surgeries or hospitalization
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Diagnostics like X-rays or blood work
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Chronic conditions and cancer treatment
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Prescription medications
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Some policies include wellness visits, vaccines, or dental care
š” Why Consider Pet Insurance?
š¾ Vet bills are risingāan emergency visit can easily top $1,000+
š¾ Pets are living longer and may develop age-related health issues
š¾ You choose your vetāno networks or referrals needed
š¾ Accidents happen (and puppies love eating socks!)
š Choosing the Right Plan
When shopping for coverage, compare:
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Monthly premium cost
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Deductible amount
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Reimbursement percentage
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What conditions or breeds are excluded
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Whether the plan covers preventative care
Need help comparing? Sites like Pawlicy, Forbes Pet Insurance, and TopPetInsurancePlans break down features by budget and breed.
š¶ How iPupPee Complements Pet Insurance
Insurance kicks in after an incidentābut what if you could prevent one altogether? Thatās where iPupPee comes in.
If your dog is home alone and starts feeling unwell, scared, or needs to go out, they can press the iPupPee button to send real-time alerts. Paired with its camera and two-way audio, it gives you visibility and the chance to intervene before small issues turn into expensive emergencies.
Proactive tech + insurance = ultimate peace of mind.