Pet Toxins & Poisons
A Survival Tail
Treating an accidental poisoning quickly can save your pet’s life. “Fever,” a four-year-old terrier in Illinois, was discovered eating raisins and was rushed to her veterinarian, who treated her for toxic shock. Fever’s family didn’t panic: she was in good hands and they had a VPI health insurance policy.
| Veterinary invoice* |
Amount paid by policyholder |
Benefit schedule allowance per-incident** |
Benefit allowance reimbursed under the VPI Superior Plan |
| Emergency exam and primary treatment for poisoning (plus medications) |
$212.00 |
$181.00 |
$181.00 |
| Anesthesia |
$75.00 |
$147.00 |
$75.00 |
| Testing |
$40.00 |
$89.00 |
$40.00 |
| Total claim amount filed with VPI |
$327.00 |
|
$296.00 |
| VPI per-incident deductible |
|
|
-$50.00 |
| Sub-total of eligible expenses |
|
|
$246.00 |
| Eligible expenses x 90% = total reimbursement |
|
|
$221.40 |
VPI pays 90% of covered veterinary expenses up to the benefit schedule allowance, less your $50 per-incident deductible.
Further Reading:
Garden Dangers for Pets, Household Toxins for Pets, Pet Poisoning First Aid Kit, Top 10 Pet Toxins, Toxic Food for Pets, Toxic Meds for Pets, Toxic Plants for Pets, You Think Your Pet's Been Poisoned: Now What?
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. 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.
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