Changing Times: Insurance for Cats
| If you are driving your pet to the veterinarian, or over to a friends house and get in an accident, would your cats medical bills be covered under your auto insurance plan? Until recently, this was not the case. Starting approximately a year ago, insurance companies have begun adding collision coverage for owners pets at no additional cost. As your pet will have to travel at least to the veterinarian at some point, it is wise to have some sort of coverage in case of injury. Veterinarian bills can be exorbitant if injuries or illnesses do come into the picture.
Insuring your cat in case of an accident can be a valuable investment and help with peace of mind when traveling with your companion. The perks of having your cat sheltered under your collision coverage is the fact that if any pet is hurt in your car, in many cases collision coverage will pay up to five hundred dollars for veterinary bills or, in the case of severe injury, will pay for a new pet. Also, the collision coverage is in force if your cat is injured in a car that is not covered under your insurance policy. Of course car accidents are not the only way that a cat can wind up costing you money. This is why it is also prudent to investigate health insurance for your pet, which covers allergic reactions, cancers (such as leukemia), hereditary conditions, blood workups, MRIs, CT scans, hospitalizations and pet prescriptions. Having insurance for your cat is not only a responsible way to insure the long healthy life of your pet, but also guards against conditions which might be preventable when your pet is seen often enough as recommended by your veterinarian. |