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Hey everyone! I’m trying to decide if pet insurance is the right choice for my dog, and I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there. I’d love to hear from dog owners about your real-life experiences with pet insurance. Did it end up being worth it for you? What were the pros and cons? Any specific stories or numbers you can share about costs, reimbursements, or situations where it really helped (or didn’t)? Your honest opinions would be incredibly helpful in making this decision!
I’ve had pet insurance for my dog for 3.5 years, and it has definitely been worth it for me. In the first year, he ate something he shouldn’t have, leading to a $3,000 emergency vet bill, and my insurance covered 80% of that. Then, six months later, he was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, requiring lifelong medication. My insurance continues to cover those medications, and overall, I estimate I’ve saved well over $10,000 thanks to having insurance.
Personally, I decided against pet insurance and instead put $50 a month into a savings account specifically for my dog’s expenses. Over the past few years, I’ve had a few unexpected vet visits, but even with a couple of incidents that cost around $500-$800 each time, my savings have been sufficient. For me, the $600 per year I would have spent on premiums has remained in my account, and I haven’t had a major issue that would have made insurance clearly beneficial.
I have a French Bulldog, and for me, pet insurance is a must. I pay about $60 a month, which is $720 a year, but my breed is prone to health issues. In one year alone, I spent around $3,000 at the vet for various issues, and after my deductible, my insurance reimbursed me about $2,500. Without insurance, I would have had to pay that entire amount out of pocket, so it has definitely saved me money.
I had pet insurance for my previous dog, a senior, and while the peace of mind was nice, I’m not sure it was financially the best decision. Over 10 years, I paid around $50 per month, totaling roughly $6,000 in premiums. He only had a couple of minor issues that were covered, with reimbursements totaling maybe $1,000 after deductibles. Looking back, putting that $6,000 into a savings account would have likely covered those costs and left me with extra.
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