We understand that your pet has become a member of the family. Pet insurance can provide you with the peace of mind knowing that you are prepared to give them the best health care possible. Pet insurance in Massachusetts provides affordable and flexible plans to fit your pet's needs and your budget. Our goal is to provide you with the area-specific health risks and concerns to dogs and cats in Massachusetts. Understanding these health risks can help you make an informed decision about the right pet insurance plan for you and your pet.
Environmental conditions in Massachusetts can affect your pet’s health. For example, the climate causes a high number of ticks which transmit many different types of infectious diseases like Lyme disease. In fact, Massachusetts has one of the highest incidences of Lyme disease in the country. Lyme disease is treatable and can be prevented with tick control and vaccinations. Dogs in Massachusetts are also more commonly diagnosed with Giardia and Arthritis compared to the national average. Cats in Massachusetts are also more commonly diagnosed with ticks as well thyroid disease, and diabetes compared to the national average. Fortunately, all of these health conditions are treatable but that treatment can be expensive. Pet insurance can help protect you and your pet from the increasing cost of health care associated with these conditions.
Pet Insurance in Massachusetts
You can’t predict what will happen to your pet but you can be prepared. In the event of an illness or accident, pet insurance allows you to focus on what is important—caring for your sick or injured pet rather than having to deal with the financial burden that often comes with health care. When shopping for pet insurance, it is important to understand the specific risks to your pets in Massachusetts. Some area specific risks which can be covered with pet insurance include:
◦ Extreme weather
◦ Parasites that transmit infectious diseases like ticks
◦ The active, outdoor lifestyle in Massachusetts brings added risks and health problems
◦ Tornadoes
Pet insurance can help protect your dog or cat from accidents and illnesses like the conditions mentioned above and provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that you are prepared to provide them with the health care they need. Massachusetts pet insurance plans are flexible, designed to meet you and your pet’s individual needs and will typically cover costs associated with accidents and illnesses.
In addition to accident and illness coverage, pet owners in Massachusetts may also want to consider a wellness plan. Some of the most common health conditions among dogs and cats in Massachusetts, as mentioned above, are Lyme disease, dental tartar, and periodontal disease. These conditions are preventable with routine dental cleanings, tick control, and vaccinations and a wellness plan can cover these costs. Wellness plans (also known as routine care plans) will cover costs associated with preventative or routine care, such as:
◦ Vaccinations
◦ Flea, tick and heartworm control
◦ Heartworm test
◦ Dental cleanings
◦ De-worming
◦ Routine bloodwork
◦ Routine urine and fecal tests
◦ Wellness exams and more
Wellness plans not only help you save money on routine care, it can also help you stay on top of your pets wellness care to prevent some serious health conditions down the road.
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