May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a full month dedicated to celebrating the animals with whom we share our homes. Roughly 71 percent of American households include a pet, and for most families, that pet isn’t really a “pet” at all. They’re part of the family.
But here’s something National Pet Month is also a good time to think about: if your pet had a sudden illness or injury tomorrow, would you be ready for the bill?
Veterinary medicine has advanced dramatically in recent decades. Pets today can benefit from advanced diagnostics, cancer care, orthopedic surgeries, and even physical rehabilitation. The result is longer, healthier lives for our pets. The other result is bigger vet bills.
For many families, that means an unexpected diagnosis becomes a hard financial decision at exactly the moment you don’t want to be making one.
What Pet Insurance Covers
Pet insurance is designed to take that decision off the table. Instead of choosing between treatment and cost, you get to focus on your pet.
Coverage typically includes:
- ER visits and specialist care
- Surgery, hospitalization, and nursing care
- Diagnostic testing and imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI
- Prescription medications
- Cancer treatment
- Treatment for breed-specific conditions
- Prosthetic limbs, mobility aids, and rehabilitation
Why National Pet Month Is a Good Time to Enroll
National Pet Month is a natural checkpoint. If you’ve been meaning to look into coverage, this is the month to actually do it. Celebrate your pet by giving them something they can’t ask for themselves—a plan for whatever comes next.
Get a pet insurance quote online or contact a Westwood agent to get started.
Please note: This article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not represent any specific insurance policy and does not modify any provisions, limitations, or exclusions of any current policy.
