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Diagnosis: Liver disease
Cost of Care: $13,227.45 | Reimbursed: $10,204.64
Coverage: 80 percent | $250 deductible
Remmy is an 8-year-old lynx point Siamese who, according to his pet parent Kathleen, is both fussy and opinionated. “He’s very much a mama’s boy,” she said. “He always comes running to meet me at the door, loves going outside in his harness, and adores kibble.”
An unexpected health scare
In the summer of 2024, Remmy vomited twice over three days—just before his annual vet checkup. “As it turns out, he might not have made it if I had waited another day,” Kathleen recalled. Tests revealed that Remmy’s liver levels were dangerously high, requiring immediate hospitalization.
For several days, Kathleen brought Remmy to the vet every morning at 8 a.m. and picked him up at 6 p.m. so he could receive care during the day while spending nights at home with her. Once stable, he remained under her dedicated care at home for over a month.
During this time, Remmy needed a subcutaneous IV and about eight rounds of medication daily. Extensive diagnostic tests ruled out cancer, bringing a sigh of relief.
How is Remmy today?
Fortunately, Remmy has made an incredible recovery. “He’s very much himself, and I’m so grateful,” Kathleen shared. “His doctor is thrilled with his progress.”
Remmy continues to have monthly blood tests with a specialist and takes a liver supplement every other day, which has helped maintain his liver health.
How Healthy Paws pet insurance helped
Kathleen credits Healthy Paws with making Remmy’s life-saving treatment possible. “Thanks to their support and quick reimbursements, I was able to afford the care he needed—something I wouldn’t have been able to manage otherwise, especially as a graduate student with a limited income,” she said.
A previous health scare had already reinforced her decision to insure Remmy and her two other cats, Cleo and Lincoln. A few years ago, Remmy suffered an acute pancreatitis episode that required emergency vet care, resulting in a $2,000 bill.
“Needless to say, I’m so grateful I made that choice,” Kathleen said. “I researched pet insurance providers and chose Healthy Paws based on their reviews. Our experience has been exceptional—easy policy management, fast claims processing, and consistently fair service.”
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