First-Time Pet Owner
A Newcomer's Tail
Want to know how much typical veterinary healthcare can cost for a new puppy? Layla, an eight-month-old puppy in New York, visited her veterinarian for vaccinations, routine care and spaying. Her family has her enrolled with a VPI Superior Plan with the optional CareGuardSM coverage. This supplemental coverage reimburses annual benefits for two wellness exams, spaying, vaccinations, a blood health screen, flea and heartworm preventive medications and much more.
| Veterinary invoice* |
Amount paid by policyholder |
Benefit allowance reimbursed with VPI CareGuardSM Premier** |
| Spay and antibiotics |
$223.50 |
$100.00 |
Booster vaccinations
(DHLP, Parvo, Lyme) |
$41.75 |
$35.00 |
| Microchip identification |
$40.00 |
$20.00 |
| Total claim amount filed with VPI |
$305.25 |
|
| Total reimbursement |
|
$155.00 |
Always Be Prepared
As a new pet owner, understanding the benefits of routine care is essential for maintaining your pet’s long-term health — and cost should not be a factor.
VPI's new CareGuard coverage offers benefits toward routine treatments and procedures your pet will need throughout his lifetime. This optional coverage provides reimbursements for preventive care including two wellness exams, flea and heartworm preventive medication, vaccinations, blood screening and much more.
VPI Pet Insurance Is Here To Help
VPI protects your family against unexpected veterinary expenses. We provide reimbursement coverage for your pet's eligible medical treatments, surgeries, lab fees, X-rays, prescriptions and more.
Buy A Policy Today...Before You Need One!
When you enroll your pet, VPI believes you’re not just buying a policy—you’re also joining a family of professionals with decades of pet health knowledge, expertise and service dedication. Get a free quote or enroll today.
Further Reading:
What to Know As a First-Time Pet Owner
Take charge of your pet's well-being and learn how his most essential needs -- eating, playing and staying healthy -- are crucial for his quality of life.
A Clean Bill of Health
As cute as they may be, new pets can easily become ill. There’s a solution.
Feeding Fido
Studies show between 25 and 40% of household pets are overweight or obese, leading to obesity-related pet illnesses and increased veterinary costs.
Playing it Safe
Never leave cats alone with string toys; accidental ingestion is life-threatening and often requires expensive surgical procedures.
Learn more about VPI Pet Insurance:
Dog insurance, Cat insurance, What’s covered, Get a quote
*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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