Pet Insurance

• Vet bills have soared in Canada. Is pet insurance worth the cost?

  Most Canadians have not purchased pet insurance, which vets and providers say can help mitigate the 'astronomical' costs, especially in the case of emergencies.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2024
  
• Is pet insurance worth it? Experts say ‘it’s all in the details’

  Many pet owners are hesitant about insurance, and for good reason: there are so many companies in Canada offering widely varying policies.

  Money

  Oct 20, 2022
  
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• Dog owner says he paid over $6,000 in pet insurance but only reimbursed $15.60

  Is pet insurance worth the cost? One B.C. owner says "no," and is warning other owners that it's buyer beware.

  Consumer

  Feb 24, 2020
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• Caring for your animal: Is pet insurance worth the cost?

  Whether you're caring for a dog, cat, bird or lizard, owning a pet can be expensive, especially if unforeseen veterinarian bills pop up. But is pet insurance worth it?

  Money

  Mar 11, 2018
• B.C. lawyer says pet insurance not worth the cost

  When it comes to buying pet insurance and dealing with unexpected medical costs, critics argue you are better off self-insuring.

  Mar 7, 2017
• Persistence paid off for Calgary couple who fought pet insurance claim rejection

  A Calgary couple wouldn’t take no for an answer after a $5,000 surgery bill for their pet dog was rejected by an insurance company.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2015
• Dog not spayed, owner not eligible for pet insurance coverage

  A Toronto dog owner who bought pet insurance for the past seven years says the company that took her premiums didn't come through when she needed it most.

  Aug 12, 2015