Why Pet Health Insurance

As pet parents, we all believe we'll be able to protect our pets from harm. If you really think about it, no matter how much love and care we provide, accidents and illness are still beyond our control.

Pet insurance with Petsecure is like having group health benefits for your pet. It's a unique way to ensure that whenever you need to, you can provide your pet with the very best of care. So, when the unexpected happens, you're free to make the health care decisions that feel right for you, rather than basing them on what you can (or can't) afford.

Not all pet insurance is the same, but most products provide for the following worthwhile benefits:

Benefits of Pet Insurance

  • Pet insurance ensures that you'll always have access to the most advanced treatments and best possible veterinary care for your pet.
  • With pet insurance you don't have to think twice about getting veterinary attention for your dog or cat.
  • Pet insurance covers any accredited veterinarian, specialists and after hours emergency care so you don't have to wait to see if things get better on their own. You can go to the clinic at the first sign of a problem.
  • Whether you need care today, next month or next year, pet insurance helps you budget and control the costs associated with keeping your pet healthy.
  • When you have pet insurance, you pay your monthly premium and enjoy the security of knowing that all of your pet's health care needs have been taken into account.
  • Pet insurance removes financial restrictions to the cost of care - no matter how comprehensive the treatments your pet requires, with pet insurance you can make decisions based on best course of treatment instead of only what you can afford.
  • You'll be able to immediately access veterinary care at the first sign of a problem.
  • You can say yes to diagnostic tests and extended treatment because you know you are covered.
  • You're prepared for any health-related emergency - whether it's due to an accident or illness, with pet insurance you are always prepared to provide care to your pet.
  • You're in a position to protect your pets before serious problems and conditions can develop.
  • If you obtain pet insurance when your pet is still young and healthy, all future conditions are covered - even hereditary and congenital diseases.
  • Even though pet insurance (like human insurance) does not cover pre-existing conditions, no matter when you enroll your pet you are still protecting them against future conditions. If your pet has always been healthy, they still may need extensive or costly veterinary treatments in the future.
  • Pet insurance allows for responsible pet parenting; the ability to provide the right environment, stimulation, lifestyle, exercise and activity levels, nutrition and health care for your pet.
  • Pet insurance is recommended by most North American veterinary medical associations including the OVMA, AVMA, AAHA, CKC and CVMA.

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All Plans include Member Benefits

Every Petsecure member receives the following benefits:

  • Boarding kennel fees - $1,000 per incident

    If you are hospitalized and can not care for your pet


  • Holiday cancellation - $1,000 per incident

    Trip cancellation coverage if your pet requires emergency, life saving treatment


  • Cremation or burial - $1,000

    Allowing you to personalize your arrangements


  • Advertising and reward - $1,000 per incident

    If your pet is stolen or goes missing, we will pay for the cost of advertising and the reward money


  • In Memoriam donation - $50.00

    A donation to your local animal community is made in your pet's name in the event of their passing

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