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A healthy mouth is a major key to your dog’s overall health. Dental insurance plans for your dog help you prepare for the unexpected and ensure your dog’s teeth are in great shape throughout their life. We’ve looked at the top choices for coverage, discounts, reimbursements, and overall quality.
Pumpkin offers high-quality pet insurance plans for cats and dogs as well as an optional non-insurance preventive care plan for vaccinations, key tests and wellness exams, which will help to keep your pet happy and healthy through their life. You can travel with your pet in Canada or the US and can get access from any licensed vet in these countries. The platform is entirely digitized and serves as a one-stop-shop for all your pet's healthcare needs.
Pumpkin will cover up to $20,000 for dogs and $15,000 for cats annually.
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MetLife Insurance offers pet insurance for cats and dogs and is known for the shortest waiting periods in the industry.
Fetch covers various conditions and offers holistic therapy coverage.
Lemonade has earned a stellar reputation in the pet insurance industry with its affordable monthly premiums and fast reimbursement of claims with its AI technology. This technology has attracted thousands with its customizable policies and provides comprehensive coverage on illness and accidents to dogs and cats.
There are many types of dental problems a dog may experience throughout their life. Though regularly brushing your dog’s teeth can help avoid certain dental issues, there may be some unexpected ailments you will need to visit a vet to treat.
Dental problems in dogs are not always obvious at first. If they are developing problems without exhibiting any symptoms, the issue may develop into something serious that requires vet intervention. Visits to the vet for corrective dental procedures can get expensive fast. Dental insurance is a great way to prepare for these unexpected issues and help you afford any treatments and procedures needed to get your dog’s teeth healthy again.
Overall, dental insurance coverage for your dog is a great choice regardless of their age or breed. Even one dental procedure can get to be very expensive, and having insurance to reimburse you for these pricey treatments will allow you to spend necessary funds on your dog’s treatment.
Dental insurance coverage varies widely by the provider. Some insurance providers include dental procedures as part of their overall pet insurance package coverage. Others may offer it as part of a larger wellness plan, or a separate policy altogether. Dental insurance covers a range of illnesses and injuries, including:
Most pet dental insurance plans do not cover routine cleanings and preventive dental procedures. Most likely, you will either need to pay for those treatments out of pocket, or get coverage from an overall dog wellness plan that covers preventive and routine care.
Similar to illness or injury pet insurance, dog dental insurance providers take a few different factors into consideration to determine your monthly premium.
Depending on whether your dog’s dental coverage is part of a larger illness and injury insurance coverage plan, wellness plan, or a separate plan altogether, your monthly premium payments can vary greatly.
There are a few things you will want to keep top of mind as you navigate choosing the best dental plan for your dog. Here are some things to consider:
