No Walk in the Park for Thunder
Thunder’s Emergency Survival Story
Walking Thunder in the neighborhood, we passed a fenced yard normally occupied by a barking dog. The fence had missing boards and some holes. Not hearing anything, Thunder curiously stuck his nose through one of the holes. To his surprise, the neighbor’s dog was quietly waiting on the other side and bit him!
Thunder’s nose was bleeding badly, so we rushed him to the vet. The bite wound was deep; Thunder received five stitches. It was a relief knowing we would get reimbursed by our VPI Pet Insurance policy. Thunder still enjoys his walks, but makes a point not to stick his nose where it doesn’t belong!
—The Brooks Family
VPI reimbursed the Brooks family $191 for Thunder’s procedures
Thunder’s Veterinary Expenses
| Procedures and Products |
Fees* |
VPI Superior Plan Benefit Allowance** |
Eligible Amount |
| Exam and treatment fees (surgery and medications) |
$225.61 |
$275.00 |
$225.61 |
| Anesthesia |
$37.00 |
$95.00 |
$37.00 |
| Subtotal: |
$262.61 |
|
$262.61 |
| Less deductible |
|
|
-$50.00 |
| Eligible expenses |
|
|
$212.61 |
Total reimbursement: $191.35($212.61 x 90%)†
Always Be Prepared
As a pet owner, understanding the risks and dangers to your pet’s health is essential for providing responsible care. In an emergency, critical decisions must be made in a timely manner—and cost should not be a factor.
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*Veterinary fees vary state to state, per your veterinarian’s discretion.
**The benefit allowance amount replenishes with each new incident or with each new annual policy renewal, depending on the policy type selected. An incident is a new condition that causes you to consult a veterinarian. Chronic or ongoing conditions, such as allergic dermatitis, are considered to be one incident no matter how many times a veterinarian is consulted.
†VPI pays 90% of covered veterinary expenses up to the benefit schedule allowance, or 90% of your covered invoice amount, whichever is less, minus your $50 per-incident deductible.