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Maru Kitteh

(29,095 posts)
Tue Oct 3, 2023, 06:04 PM Oct 2023

I have 2 new kittens, Monte and July :) Looking for advice on pet insurance

Are there any pet insurance companies that you don't have to pay everything up front and then haggle with them for reimbursement later?

I'm concerned because if one of them has an accident and needs help right away that would include surgery or something like that. I don't want cash on hand to become the difference between life and death.




Left is Monte (really big for 5 months) and July is 3 months. This was taken just hours after they met for the first time







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I have 2 new kittens, Monte and July :) Looking for advice on pet insurance (Original Post) Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 OP
Monte's profile and coloring make him look just like a lion cub!! Siwsan Oct 2023 #1
Oh my gosh the PAWS on that one. He's not destined to be a teacup kitty. Matter of fact, Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #2
They are gorgeous. Congrats! Laffy Kat Oct 2023 #3
squeeeeee. Those precious little faces! niyad Oct 2023 #4
They were instantly, hopelessly devoted to each other and they are SO SWEET Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #5
Oh, my heavens, how adorable! ShazzieB Oct 2023 #6
Shaz I think they are the moon and earth. On the insurance I think I'm Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #7
Best buds and so cute! shanti Oct 2023 #8

Maru Kitteh

(29,095 posts)
2. Oh my gosh the PAWS on that one. He's not destined to be a teacup kitty. Matter of fact,
Tue Oct 3, 2023, 07:07 PM
Oct 2023

he's way past that now - more like about 5 quart.




Laffy Kat

(16,524 posts)
3. They are gorgeous. Congrats!
Tue Oct 3, 2023, 07:08 PM
Oct 2023

And two is better than one, believe me. They will always have one of their own kind around for comfort.

Not sure about the insurance. I think it's kind of like people insurance in that it may not cover anything preexisting. I do recommend, though. I have a co-worker who also got two littermates and, unfortunately, one started having seizures. The sick kitteh needed MRIs and specialty care. The insurance save my coworker, literally thousands of dollars.

Maru Kitteh

(29,095 posts)
5. They were instantly, hopelessly devoted to each other and they are SO SWEET
Tue Oct 3, 2023, 09:01 PM
Oct 2023

They've already given me more than I could hope to give them, but I will always try.





ShazzieB

(18,688 posts)
6. Oh, my heavens, how adorable!
Tue Oct 3, 2023, 09:50 PM
Oct 2023

They are just precious.

I wish I knew the answer to your insurance question, but I have no idea. If anyone has an answer, I'll be interested to hear it myself.

Maru Kitteh

(29,095 posts)
7. Shaz I think they are the moon and earth. On the insurance I think I'm
Wed Oct 4, 2023, 03:04 PM
Oct 2023

going to call my veterinarian and ask them what they recommend. I’ll update everyone when I hear something more.

shanti

(21,716 posts)
8. Best buds and so cute!
Wed Oct 4, 2023, 03:26 PM
Oct 2023

Try Fetch, which was suggested to me on Reddit. Seems fair and reasonable compared to other pet insurances. There is a vet checkup and a two week waiting period before anything major.


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