Facts And Myths About Dog Insurance Policies

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What’s true and what’s false? Let’s clear up some common dog insurance policy questions.

Everyone seems to have something to say on the topic of dog insurance. Of course, they’re only trying to be helpful, but just because your cousin’s friend’s sister’s mailman had a problem claiming with a specific insurer, it doesn’t mean that’s necessarily the gospel truth. It can be hard to figure out what’s true and what’s not when it comes to pet insurance, but if you take a look at these myths and facts, you’ll soon have a better understanding between fact and fiction.

FACT: You Can Choose Your Own Vet.

Related:Making A Dog Insurance Claim

FACT: Pet Insurance Can Be Reasonably Priced.

FACT: Pet Insurance Policies Are Easy to Set Up.

Related:Dog Insurance Dos and Don’ts

MYTH: Dog Insurance Has Too Many Exclusions.

MYTH: Dog Insurance is Only for Sick Pets.

MYTH: You Can’t Insure Old Dogs.

MYTH: It’s Hard to Make a Claim.

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Lauren Corona is a freelance writer from merry old England. She specializes in writing about dogs and other critters. Lauren lives near Oxford, with her gorgeous Doberman, Nola. When she’s not tapping away at the keyboard, you’ll find her walking in the woods with Nola-dog, raising money for the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, cooking vegan food, making zines and writing about herself in the third person.

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