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Kiplinger
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Rachael Green

What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover

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A single emergency visit for your sick or injured pet can set you back thousands or force you to make a heart-wrenching decision. For around $20 to $40 per month, pet insurance is meant to make vet care affordable so you don’t have to worry about getting hit with an unexpected $5,000+ vet bill.

But, like all types of insurance, there are important limits and exclusions around what your pet insurance will cover. So it’s important to understand what your policy actually covers and what additional coverage types you may need to add to make sure you’re paying for a policy that actually fits your needs.

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