PET HEALTH INSURANCE:

Pet health insurance is available for most companion animals.  There are now many companies that provide this service.  Pet insurance can be a good idea for many reasons including living on a planned budget, being more prepared for emergencies, and being able to afford some advanced procedures that might normally be out of your budget.  The cost of veterinary care is still a bargain compared to human health care, but costs are going up. 

A good place to start your research into pet insurance is the following website:

www.petinsurancereview.com/

It will link you to most of the offerings available.

Remember that pet insurance is a business like human insurance.  Beware of the clauses for pre-existing conditions, breed exclusions, age restrictions, genetic diseases and limits of payment.  If you prefer holistic options for your pets, some of these companies also cover acupuncture and chiropractic.