This month's CAA pet of the month is Poppy, lovingly remembered by her human Julie. Poppy, lovingly nicknamed Poppinator 3000, PopPop, and Pop Tart, was an adventurous spirit with a knack for escaping the yard and going on two-hour romps, only returning when she was utterly exhausted and covered in burrs and grass seed. Confident, outgoing, and a little mischievous, Poppy loved being in the front seat of every adventure.
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Should you get pet insurance? Here's what you need to know
Find the pet insurance coverage that’s right for your pets
Keeping your pets happy and healthy is a priority. It’s important to find flexible pet insurance plans that work with your budget and are designed by veterinarians. Pet owners like you deserve ultimate peace of mind by putting your dogs and cats first. Plus CAA Members can save up to 13.5%1.
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Frequently asked questions
Like any other insurance, pet insurance is designed to offer protection from the unexpected. Every pet owner wants their pet to be healthy, and regular check-ups are the best way to ensure this, but accidents can happen – whether it’s slipping while running in the park, innocently eating something toxic or dashing across the road; things that can happen to pets of even the most diligent owners.
Pets are tough but illness can occur with regular frequency and few warning signs. Although some pets make it to old age without accidents or illnesses, the vast majority won’t be so fortunate. Luckily, the standards and quality of veterinary medicine are high, but this comes with significant costs. Pet health insurance is designed to help cover eligible expenses from these inevitabilities, ensuring that your pet returns to health and happiness as soon as possible.
The premium for pet insurance depends on the type and amount of coverage you choose, the type of pet you have and the cost of veterinary care in your area.
On the surface, this type of savings plan might seem to have more value over insurance, but there can be some challenges along the way. The costs of veterinary medicine are as high as the standards. If a new pet owner puts aside the monthly premium into a puppy/kitten savings account and the new family member gets ill a few months (or even a few years) later, it’s still likely that there won’t be nearly enough to cover the required care.
The other challenge is that if some other crisis arises, your pet’s saving account will most likely be the first one you dip into to cover the costs. Premiums for pet health insurance are very affordable and provide you with protection against significant veterinary costs quickly and easily.
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1 Members receive a discount of 13.5% off. Non-members receive a discount of 9% off.
All pet insurance plans have limitations and exclusions. Specific products, features, rates, and discounts may vary by province and territory, eligibility, and are subject to change. Medical Conditions that are noted, symptomatic or diagnosed prior to enrollment, or during a waiting period are pre-existing to Coverage and not eligible for reimbursement. Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits and exclusions may apply. This advertisement is an outline only; policy terms and conditions 'User Guide' will prevail. For all terms and conditions visit: https://www.petsplusus.com/service-claims/brochures-guides
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