Ricky Walthers, DVM, chief medical officer at Pawlicy Advisor, discusses trends and misconceptions surrounding pet insurance and how veterinary teams can educate clients about pet insurance to help them better understand the importance of having it.
. . . only about 3 percent of U.S. pet owners have pet insurance . . .”
Source: The Vet Blast Podcast, January 3, 2024. Link. A recent survey in conjunction with AAHA showed that 92 percent of veterinarians surveyed thought pet insurance leads to better pet health care, sharply contrasting opinions expressed ten years ago.
Also see: Discussing pet insurance with pet owners, AHD, December 12, 2023. Link.