Pet Insurance News
PurinaCare Expands Availability: PurinaCare recently announced that is has been approved by insurance regulators to offer its pet plans in six more states. Pet Insurance on the Rise: "VPI, the oldest and by far the largest player in the pet insurance market, had 868 policies in force in Louisiana in 2004. This year, the company has 1,960, with 225 policies in Baton Rouge." September is North American Pet Health Insurance Awareness Month: During September, NAPHIA will be sponsoring a nationwide contest to select pet health insurance customers’ favorite veterinary practices from over 20,000 across North America. Decisions get painful as bills climb for pets: As animals live longer, medical bills climb, often prohibitively so. Deciding when enough is enough is painful. Chicago Tribune: Rising veterinary bills present pet owners with a painful choice. When an animal gets sick, owner faces dilemma: Pay thousands in pet health care or forgo treatment KFYR TV: Is Pet Insurance Worth The Cost? The Facts: Oyster Creek drops bid for pet insurance.

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