How Purrfect is Pet Insurance?

 By Catherine Powell

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If you’re like me, you have a four-legged family member or two in your household.  These furry felines and canines not only pull on your heartstrings, but they also pull on your purse strings since they rely on you for their care and feeding.  While you can buy pet food in bulk and learn how to trim their coats and nails to cut grooming costs, one thing it’s tough to cut corners on is veterinary care.  During the past few years, the cost of going to the vet has skyrocketed.  Where in decades past, pets were relatively cheap to keep healthy, since 2001, the cost of veterinary care has far outpaced the rate of inflation.  Of course, so too have the number of new diagnostic tools, surgical procedures, and pharmaceuticals available for our furry friends.  Twenty years ago, pet care was pretty basic.  Back then there were no such things as joint replacement surgery, laser treatments, MRIs, or Cat scans for pets.  Nowadays they’re common.  So too are 4 or even 5-figure vet bills.  If you’re looking to keep your pets healthy without making your bank account look sick, you may wish to consider pet insurance.  

The Dog Ate My Home

 By Catherine Powell

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If you own a dog or a cat, you know they sometimes misbehave.  If they aren't stealing scraps of food from the table, they're leaving you little smelly presents on the floor. Sometimes they like to chew on everything from your slippers to electrical cords and furniture.  Large dogs have been known to chew holes through sheetrock or wooden doors.  That's not to mention the kind of mayhem a wild animal can cause if one gets trapped in your garage or decides to move into your attic.  In short, the damage animals can inflict on a home can be substantial.  If you ever wondered what kind of animal damage is and isn't covered by homeowner's insurance, you've come to the right place.