Some Pet Insurance Facts

Only one percent of Americans currently insure their pets, but pet insurance has been popular in Europe for many decades. Here are some more quick and interesting pet insurance facts: • Pet health insurance has been available in the United States since the early 1980s. • Some companies offer protection worldwide, in case you travel with your pet. • Accident coverage begins the same day you sign up for most plans. • Some breed specific issues are not covered by many plans. • You can choose to cover your pet only for accidents, or for accidents and illness. • Pet health insurance is far less expensive than using veterinarian loan plans that many vets now offer.