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When it comes to your favorite furry
friends, most would agree that the sky
is the limit in regards to pet care and
health. Whether it’s a brand-new pet
or longtime companion, these animals
quickly know how to leave an everlast-
ing mark on our hearts. From quality
food to nontoxic treats and toys, you
think of everything to keep your pets
happy and safe – and that doesn’t have
to stop at pet insurance policies.
For pet owners, it is an easy decision
to get pet insurance to ensure they'll
have financial support in the unfortu-
nate event that their pet is injured or
suffers an illness.
As one veterinarian from Mount
Pleasant Animal Hospital put it,
“These days we have a specialist for
every part of the pet’s body – much
like medicine for humans – and, as
the industry advances with internists,
cardiologists and more, it tends to get
expensive.”
Having pet insurance helps people
afford the quality care they need for
their pets, including the various diag-
nostics that often help veterinarians
determine exactly what the problem
might be.
A veterinarian from Tidewater
Veterinary in Mount Pleasant agreed,
saying: “It makes health care more ac-
cessible, and I even have it for three of
my own pets.”
Pet insurance is often overlooked
when owners cannot afford the
monthly payments for “possible occur-
rences.” Dr. David Steele with Ad-
vanced Animal Care suggested starting
a pet fund as soon as you bring your
pet home.
“Talk to a financial advisor as to
what form of savings account works
best for you,” he said. “Consider how
accessible the money needs to be and
what your usual monthly budget
can absorb if a significant medical
condition should arise. Set aside, for
example, $30 to $40 per month. That
amount accumulates into a nice ‘medi-
cal savings’ rather quickly.”
Over time, you will either have saved
a comfortable fund for unfortunate
events pertaining to your pet or be able
to start paying monthly toward pet
insurance, depending on your needs.
Ultimately, it’s about making the
best decisions that lead to the highest
quality of care for your beloved furry
friends. With pet insurance, you can
sleep easy knowing that if an accident
happens or an unexpected illness
arises, your four-legged pal will receive
top-notch medical care no matter the
circumstances or cost. U
By Krysta Chapman
From PIGGY
BANK to
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BANKFunding Your Pet's Medical Bills