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    I looked up Pet's Best but they don't cover congenitial issues. There is concern that Jens may have luxating patellas. My vet thought he had it slightly but wasn't sure on the initial exam, would definitely want that covered if it caused issues.

    Purina has one that has fairly good reviews. They would cover Heidi (the 10 year old) but I am not sure it is worth the cost. Have to weigh that out.
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    I have a VPI policy for Sammy that I will not be renewing. Last year when he ate raisins and spent a few days at the emergency hospital, the bill was about $1200 and they paid $240, about the cost of the premium. If it's not going to pay when I have a true emergency situation, it's not worth having.

    Am researching other companies now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by divingbiker View Post
    Am researching other companies now.
    Am curious what you find after your research.
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    Quote Originally Posted by divingbiker View Post
    I have a VPI policy for Sammy that I will not be renewing. Last year when he ate raisins and spent a few days at the emergency hospital, the bill was about $1200 and they paid $240, about the cost of the premium. If it's not going to pay when I have a true emergency situation, it's not worth having.

    Am researching other companies now.
    Please share your results with me - I'd love to know! I PM'd the original poster, but they covered about 20% of a $6k bill for us. We cancelled.
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    I found some review websites. I am still figuring out because I want congenital covered and would like a wellness plan for Jens and Tortilla (the puppy and cat). Heidi being old I might just get an accident/illness plan because rates are so high for her being 10.

    http://www.petinsurancereview.com/
    http://www.petinsurancereviews.org/c...e-reviews.html
    Last edited by Aggie_Ama; 06-11-2011 at 12:42 PM.
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