Commentary
Deborah Vankin’s story relating pet owner experiences with veterinary care costs from survey results is not surprising. What is concerning is the bent toward negative experiences. Sadly, there is only one reference to pet insurance, especially when this month is National Pet Health Insurance Month which is promoted every year in September <Link>.
Source: The Los Angeles Times, September 11, 2024. Link. Two things are certain in pet parenting: 1) your furry loved one will one day have to visit the vet and 2) the cost of veterinary care is increasing, rising more than 60 percent, over the last decade, according to a recent New York Times report.
INSIGHTS: It is hard to see sensationalized articles like this without any reference to how pet owners can proactively manage veterinary costs with pet insurance and wellness plans. Many pet insurance plans now include options to insure a) injury, illnesses and catastrophes and b) wellness and prevention.