Did you know there is 1 in 3 chance that your pet will experience an accident or illness each year?  Here’s just a sample of recent pet insurance claims paid to our customers to help them care for their four-legged family members.

RECENT DECEMBER PET INSURANCE CLAIMS

Pet
Sherman, Chow Chow mix

What was wrong?
Sherman had bilateral luxating patella repair. This included pre and post operative x-rays, blood work, anesthesia, surgery, hospitalization and prescription medications.

Total Veterinary Bill
$ 2,557.01

Healthy Paws Reimbursement
$ 2,251.31
*(based on pet’s annual deductible and reimbursement level):

How is Sherman doing?
“The vet says he’s doing wonderfully. Full recovery! He’s back to running 
and jumping and is so playful now! I attributed his disinterest in playing
to simply growing up and maturing. I had no idea he’d been in so much pain.  
He never whined or whimpered. If the owner of doggie daycare hadn’t said 
something during Sherman’s swim class, who knows how long he’d have
 suffered. He’s my first dog. Anyway, it’s been such a relief to have him
back on his feet. Thank you so much!”

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Pet
Jake, Great Dane Mix

What was wrong?
Jake was hit by a car on 10/23 and had surgery to repair left stifle joint on 10/26.  A re-check of x-rays showed that the left stifle had a unstable lateral collateral ligament and additional surgery was required (surgery on 12/8). This included pre and post operative x-rays, blood work, anesthesia, hospitalization and prescription medications.

Total Veterinary Bill
$ 2,952.12

Healthy Paws Reimbursement
$ 2,656.91
*(based on pet’s annual deductible and reimbursement level):

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Pet
Mr. Eko, Husky mix

What was wrong?
Mr. Eko had treatment for vomiting and diarrhea.  His treatment included x-rays, diagnostic tests, IV fluids, hospitalization and medications.

Total Veterinary Bill
$ 1,384.41

Healthy Paws Reimbursement
$ 1,178.59
*(based on pet’s annual deductible and reimbursement level):

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Pet
Elmer, Dachshund mix

What was wrong?
Elmer was diagnosed with having hairballs in his stomach.  His treatment included anesthesia, endoscopy and hospitalization.

Total Veterinary Bill
$ 1,276.99

Healthy Paws Reimbursement
$ 1,149.29
*(based on pet’s annual deductible and reimbursement level):

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Pet:
Coco, Weimaraner

What was wrong?
Coco had treatment for vomiting and gastritis.  Her treatment included x-rays, diagnostic tests, IV fluids, hospitalization and medications.

Total Veterinary Bill
$ 1,167.00

Healthy Paws Reimbursement
$   998.10
*(based on pet’s annual deductible and reimbursement level):

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Dash looks so comfortable, doesn't he?

A few weeks ago, Dash started vomiting, and was yelping out in pain. He stopped eating, and Mark T. took him to his veterinarian.

Dash had x-rays, bloodwork, IV fluids, injections, and was ultimately sent home on medication for his tummy issues.
The medication did its job. Dash’s vet recently gave him a clean bill of health at his follow-up appointment.

“During this time of stress, Healthy Paws has really been a huge support,” Mark says. “I’m so happy that my wife and I decided to go with you over the many other pet insurances that we researched.”

We are so happy Dash is feeling better!

Gotta love this face. So happy he's feeling better!

Pet Name: Dash
Type of Pet: Beagle
Cost of Vet Bills: $718
Amount Healthy Paws Reimbursed: $358
(based on customer selected annual deductible and reimbursement level)

Koko, a satisfied Healthy Paws customer

“Some people believe that their indoor cat doesn’t need pet insurance,” Larry S. says. “I think they are making a serious mistake. Koko is a good example ….”

Koko is a “miracle kitty” for Larry. When Larry and his late wife Naoko decided to take a brand new route on their walk one day back in 2007, they saw an incredibly thin cat sitting on a rock near the trail. Naoko called the cat, who came right over. It was clear that she had been starving, and she cried a lot and was dirty.

Larry had never been close to a cat, and until then didn’t really like them. Little Koko won him over, as she was instantly affectionate with the couple, who regularly brought her food for a few weeks.

When Larry and Naoko learned there were coyotes in the area and realized the weather was cooling, they brought Koko home, even though their complex had become a “no pets allowed” property. As Larry tells Healthy Paws, “That’s a whole other story!” Koko became part of the family.

Naoko passed away suddenly and tragically in late 2009. Since then, this cat that she so lovingly cared for has become a connection between Larry had his late wife.

Koko has been a healthy indoor cat, and recently went in for a routine dental cleaning. Though her exam that day was fine, Koko had a seizure and went in to cardiac arrest from an anaphylactic reaction to a medication given before the cleaning began.

Living up to the “miracle kitty” name, the vet was able to revive her with CPR. Koko was monitored at an emergency clinic and stayed on IV fluids and oxygen for the next few days. Poor Koko even lost her sight for about five days.

Larry reports that Koko is doing wonderful now, and is basically back to her normal self. “I am grateful to my vet, the emergency hospital, and, of course, Healthy Paws. There was no way that I could have paid a few thousand dollars for the vet and emergency hospital bills.”

Pet Name: Koko
Type of Pet: American Shorthair Cat
Cost of Vet Bills: $2,704.59
Amount Healthy Paws Reimbursed: $2,229.15
(based on customer selected annual deductible and reimbursement level)