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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. Understanding these health risks can help you make an informed decision about the right pet insurance plan for you and your pet.
Rhode Island has a high number of ticks causing dogs to be at an increased risk of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks and can be life-threatening. Lyme can be treated if caught early and can be prevented through the use of tick control and vaccinations. Cats in Rhode Island are also more commonly diagnosed with diabetes and roundworms compared to the national average. Fortunately, these common health conditions and parasites are preventable or treatable, however, the cost of prevention or 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 Rhode Island
You can’t predict what will happen to your pet but you can be prepared. In the event of an accident or illness, 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 proper health care. Every area poses specific risks to pets and understanding these unique risks can help you determine which plan is best for you and your pet. Some area specific health risks in Rhode Island, which can be covered with pet insurance, include:
◦ Lyme disease transmitted by ticks
◦ Hurricanes
◦ Severe Flooding
Pet insurance can help protect your dog or cat from accidents and illnesses like the conditions noted above and provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that you are prepared to provide them with the health care they need. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island should consider a wellness plan. As mentioned above, dental disease and obesity are very common among pets in Rhode Island. It is very important to be diligent with your pet’s weight and dental care because these issues can lead to much more serious and expensive health conditions down the road such as heart, kidney, and liver problems. Fortunately, dental disease and obesity can be prevented with routine vet exams and dental cleanings and a wellness insurance plan can cover these costs. Also, as mentioned earlier, dogs in Rhode Island are at a higher risk of Lyme disease. Lyme disease can be serious but is preventable with vaccines and the diligent use of tick control and a wellness plan can help cover these costs as well. Wellness plans (also known as routine care plans) will cover costs associated with most routine/preventative 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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