Weston, Liz Pulliam (2004) “Should you buy pet insurance?” moneycentral.msn/content/Insurance/P76008.asp 8/8/2004.

By now you have heard of veterinarians, pet cemeteries, dog walkers, pet stores, pet supplies, and now pet health insurance.

Here is a synopsis of the latest information:

1. Vets do generally have the names of health insurers in their office.
2. There is a check up before your dog or cat can be insured.
3. Dogs cost more than cats.
4. Older animals cost more than younger ones.
5. Mutts cost less than purebreds.
6. There are co-pays and deductibles.
7. Many of the treatments available to humans are now available to animals.
8. Pet insurance can cost over $2,000 to $6,000 per pet.
9. Vets can now get medical technologies once only available to humans.
10. Individuals and families now will spend money on animals that they would not pay in the past.