Comments on: Biggest Pet Stories of 2009 Mirror Biggest Human Stories of the Year http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/4656/biggest-pet-stories-of-2009-mirror-biggest-human-stories-of-the-year/ the lifestyle magazine for dog lovers Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Garett http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/4656/biggest-pet-stories-of-2009-mirror-biggest-human-stories-of-the-year/#comment-103778 Garett Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:12:55 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=4656#comment-103778 I am not so sure that dog insurance is where consumers want it yet. Having worked in a veterinary clinic for a number of years, it seems that most people don't get it not because it costs too much, but because it covers too little. I think that once plans start to add more of a "wellness" allowance for things like dental cleanings, or yearly checkups is when it will really take off. Of course, this would increase the cost, but I think it would help get more pet parents onboard. I am not so sure that dog insurance is where consumers want it yet. Having worked in a veterinary clinic for a number of years, it seems that most people don’t get it not because it costs too much, but because it covers too little.

I think that once plans start to add more of a “wellness” allowance for things like dental cleanings, or yearly checkups is when it will really take off. Of course, this would increase the cost, but I think it would help get more pet parents onboard.

]]> By: Darlene http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/4656/biggest-pet-stories-of-2009-mirror-biggest-human-stories-of-the-year/#comment-77226 Darlene Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:34:17 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=4656#comment-77226 I am a firm believer in having pet insurance. We wish we had it this year when our Sheltie had to have two major surgeries for intestinal impaction. We didn't have the money to begin with and luckily we have a great vet who gave us a payment plan. Our other dog is getting older and will probably have problems later on. So to all dog owners, check into a quality pet insurance program and sign up. Just like with human medical insurance, you must be prepared for any emergency. I am a firm believer in having pet insurance. We wish we had it this year when our Sheltie had to have two major surgeries for intestinal impaction. We didn’t have the money to begin with and luckily we have a great vet who gave us a payment plan.

Our other dog is getting older and will probably have problems later on. So to all dog owners, check into a quality pet insurance program and sign up. Just like with human medical insurance, you must be prepared for any emergency.

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