Protect Your Pets

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Here at Brock-Norton Insurance Agency we all love our pets. Almost everyone in the office has a pet, and we would do anything to make sure our pets are happy and healthy.  As pet owners, we know that costs for Veterinary visits can be unpredictable.*

There are many reasons for the bill for your pet’s exam to be expensive. Your bill can include charges for:
  • Professional services, which may include the physical exam, medical exam, extended exam, and hospitalization patient exam. 
  • Diagnostic services, which may include blood pressure evaluation and more. 
  • Diagnostic imaging services, which could range from ultrasounds to radiographs. 
  • Lab work services, which may include collecting labs, running, and analyzing samples that test the blood chemistry for leukemia, other types of cancer, heartworms, thyroid, immunity, and much more. 
  • Surgical Procedures. 
  • Anesthesia for procedures, which could include intubation and monitoring.
  • Hospitalization services, which could possibly include overnight stays, inpatient monitoring and more. 

To go into some depth about the average costs of vet visits, most routine physical exams cost around $45 to $55. Most of the times those exams will include routine vaccinations. The average costs of those vaccinations per shot are between $15 and $28. Here are some additional costs for tests and services; 
  • Fecal Exams: $25-$45
  • Heartworm Tests: $45-$50
  • Dental Cleaning: $70-$400
  • Allergy Testing: $195-$200 for skin test and $200-$300 for blood test
  • Geriatric Screening: $85-$110

On average, the typical vet visit for dogs will cost between $200-$400 and $90-$200 for cats.  If an illness is discovered, the costs increase.  For example, if your dog’s heartworm test is positive, the treatment could cost between $400 and $1,000. Emergency treatment is another expense that can quickly add up and run up past $1,000. 
 
Pet Insurance is an option to help control these costs.  Safeco Insurance Company offers an affordable Pet Insurance policy. 

Coverage for Your Pets
  • Coverage available for accidents and illness with the option of adding preventive care coverage at an additional cost.
  • Choose from a range of different annual limits, deductibles, and reimbursement percentages.
  • You'll have the freedom to choose any veterinarian, specialist, or emergency clinic.
  • No waiting period for Preventive Care.
 
Dig Deeper Into the Details
  • Annual coverage limit options of $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.
  • Annual deductible options of $100, $250, or $500.
  • Reimbursement options of 70%, 80%, or 90% of eligible charges.
  • Discounts are available for multiple pets.
  • Add Preventive Care coverage to your policy for dental cleanings, wellness exams, heartworm tests, DHLPP vaccines, and more.
 
Call us or email us for more information. We'll be happy to run some quotes for you. 
 
*Keep in mind that is it possible for the vest costs to vary greatly depending on where you live*

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