Real cases from our files

Look at these actual claims we have paid:

Hera, a Great Dane living in Rhode Island, was unlucky to suffer two separate cruciate ligament ruptures that each required surgery and hospitalization. Hera has since been treated for both a blood disorder and bloat, a serious intestinal problem often requiring surgery.
Total claims paid: $12,157

On top of Hera's major veterinary treatment, her brother Zeus also suffered from bloat that very same year, requiring surgery.
Total claim paid: $1,648

Epileptic seizures in dogs can strike suddenly and leave owners facing potentially large bills for diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment to stabilize the dog. A Greater Swiss Mountain dog suffered epileptic attacks.
Total claim paid: $5,000

Dogs love to use their enhanced senses to sniff and taste interesting new things, but this can get them into trouble. A Labrador retriever ate some poisonous mushrooms and needed emergency care.
Total claim paid: $3,708

With the advances in veterinary treatment in recent years, surgical procedures can offer so much more hope for success than they could years ago, but at a cost. A Bulldog's intestinal surgery resulted in a large claim.
Total claim paid: $4,536

A Thanksgiving Dinner left Abbey, an Airedale, in trouble when she accidentally swallowed a 4 ½ inch turkey skewer. Fortunately, she was saved by expert surgical removal of the skewer, leaving a worried owner very thankful to both her surgeon and her pet healthcare plan!
Total claim paid: $1,769

A snake bite left a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy's head swollen the size of a beach ball, and her owner had to drive to an emergency clinic some distance from home for life-saving treatment:
Total claim paid: $1,746

Lobster tail may be a treat for some folks, but it proved to be a nasty item for a curious Yorkshire Terrier to swallow and led to surgical removal.
Total claim paid: $1,310

Gipper's chewing on a hand warmer caused lots of concern to her owners due to possible iron toxicity and other complications. The veterinarian's expert hands worked quickly to ensure Gipper recovered!
Total claim paid: $1,424

A German Shepherd Dog had liver problems and underwent extensive diagnostic testing with a battery of tests to find the reason. The amount paid below was just for the diagnostic tests.
Total claim paid: $ 3,128