Clawdius’ Hyperthyroidism Scare
Clawdius’ Emergency Survival Story
Clawdius’ sudden weight loss wasn’t the result of a new diet. We suspected this spelled trouble and quickly scheduled an appointment, which revealed he was in the initial stages of hyperthyroidism.
Clawdius remained in the hospital for one week, undergoing treatments with a specialist. He recovered completely and returned home to join the two other family cats.
If it weren’t for our VPI Pet Insurance policy, we may not have been able to so readily seek medical attention.
—The McSweeney-Lauder Family
VPI reimbursed the McSweeney-Lauder family $1,281
Clawdius’ Veterinary Expenses
| Procedures and Products |
Fees* |
VPI Superior Plan Benefit Allowance** |
Eligible Amount |
| Exam and treatment fees (surgery and medications) |
$924.00 |
$993.00 |
$924.00 |
| Testing |
$538.00 |
$489.00 |
$489.00 |
| Anesthesia |
$61.00 |
$100.00 |
$61.00 |
| Subtotal: |
$1,523.00 |
|
$1,474.00 |
| Less deductible |
|
|
-$50.00 |
| Eligible expenses |
|
|
$1,424.00 |
Total reimbursement: $1,281.60 ($1,424.00 x 90%)†
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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.