ASPCA | Pet Insurance Review

I wish that I had gotten pet health insurance when my dogs were puppies. I also wish that I had gotten the continuing care coverage for my dog before he got to old. My dog loves to eat chocolate, so it has been important to have the insurance for the couple of occasions when he found chocolate and ate it. Having the insurance meant that I didn't hesitate to take him to the vet when that happened and that saved his life at least once. The fact is that I would rather have health coverage for my dogs and the peace of mind knowing that I can provide them with needed health care if the situation arises.

When I adopted my first dog (Shamos)as a puppy, I asked my friends for some solid pet owners advice. What would they do over if they could do it again from the start as a pet owner? One friend told me - get pet insurance! Sure enough this has paid off, not only when poor Shamos ate rat poison from my building in NYC, but also when my second puppy, Belle, fractured her elbow joint. ASPCA has quickly and efficiently managed every claim and covered basic puppy exams and maintenance checkups as well as injury claims. They have a variety of plans based on your coverage needs and have a great online management system so you can easily submit and track your claims. You also get a discount for multiple pet coverage. Not to mention, this is an animal organization, not an insurance organization. They have a sincere interest in helping our pet community. I could not have afforded the vet costs to maintain my pups' health without them. Don't be fooled, you can't afford not to invest in pet insurance. Just do it! You'll thank me like I thank my friend every day!

Our 3 cats are now 11 and 12. I decided that now is the time to get health insurance for them. Many plans will not accept "older pets". ASPCA did! My Jeter vomited blood and I rushed him to the vet. ASPCA paid my claim promptly. I was very glad I had them

My wife and I have been the happy owners of nine Dobermans over the forty years we've been married. They've all been wonderful, "low maintenance" dogs, until our last two. The first is a handsome fellow who has been healthy. Then after 5 years, we adopted his sister. She'd been with us a month and we discovered she had cancer. Needless to say,between the surgery and the chemotherapy, we were set back quite a pretty figure.She's OK now and we consider the money well spent. The experience prompted us to obtain pet insurance for her brother, if for anything it would bring us some peace of mind. Fortunately, he has remained healthy, but developed several minor problems over the past half year. One involved a vitamin B12 deficiency which an internist found and treated successfully, the other problem was an pustular interdigital infection of his right front paw, also treated quickly and successfully. The veterinary bills from both instances were submitted, our deductible met and a portion of our bills reimbursed. This was done in short order and without any difficulty. It really didn't amount to much compared to the expenses put out for the female with cancer, but it reassured us to know that when and if the big fellow ever suffers anything like his sister, the ASPCA insurance will be there to ease our financial burden.

Our dog, Cody, had ACL surgery to his rear leg approx 3 months ago. He is no longer in pain and is recovering quite nicely thanks to ASPCA Pet Insurance. For once, we were able make a healthcare decision for our pet based on his medical needs and not based on our wallet! My wife and I are happy and, more importantly, Cody is happy! Thanks ASPCA!