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Based on January 2017-2019 average claim price data for dogs & cats nationwide from C&F Insurance Agency, Inc. Sample provided to illustrate 90% reimbursement of the covered vet bill assuming standard $250 annual deductible has already been met.
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Less than 1% of American dogs and cats are insured.
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Dogs run hotter than humans .. their average temperature is between 101 and 102F
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There are an estimated 80 million dogs in the USA, over 80% of which are spayed or neutered.
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94.2 million is the total number of cats owned in the U.S.
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89.7 million is the total number of dogs owned in the U.S.
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CCL (cranial cruciate ligament rupture, dog’s ACL -tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament-) TOTAL VET BILL $5,524.20
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Intestinal Foreign Object TOTAL VET BILL $3,910.08
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IVDD (intervertebral disk disease) TOTAL VET BILL $6,815.85
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Diabetes TOTAL VET BILL $1,116.81
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Did you know, in 1982, the famous TV dog Lassie received the first pet insurance policy in the United States
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A pet receives emergency medical care every 2 ½ seconds.
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Every 6 seconds a pet parent is faced with a vet bill for more than $1,000
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1 in 3 pets need emergency veterinary treatment every year.
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1 in 3 dogs get cancer. Treatment can cost well over $10,000 and as much as $20,000
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Why do cats meow?
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To initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them.
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Why do dogs lick people?
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It’s a sign of affection. Relieves stress. You just taste good.
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Why do cats purr?
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To show contentment or as a mechanism that helps them rest and repair.
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Why do dogs pant?
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It’s their way of cooling down when they are overheated. It’s also an important way for them to oxygenate their blood.
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Why do cats like boxes?
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Because they like to hide and it gives them a cozy, safe and secure place to sleep.
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Why do dogs howl?
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To attract attention, to make contact with others and to announce their presence.
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Over 50% of policy holders file a claim each year.
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75% of pet owners make a claim during the first three years after enrollment.
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35% of all pet insurance claims are for chronic conditions.
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The most expensive health issue is heart disease, which can exceed $20,000.
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A dog has 42 teeth requiring specific care
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21% of pet owners spend over $5000 for emergency surgery on their pet.
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Obesity is the number one health problem for dogs
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Dogs under the age of one are 2.5x more likely to have an unexpected visit to the vet.
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The average vet bill for a cat is more than $500 and more than $700 for a dog.
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Treating stomach conditions (the most common serious illness for dogs and cats) can cost up to $6,500
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2.82 million pets were insured at the end of 2019
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Only 10% of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or nuetered
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Approx. 25% of dog visits to the veterinarian are for problems with their skin or coat
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Mixed breed dogs are the most insured pets in the US
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45% of veterinarian-recommended treatment is restricted by cost
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91% of U.S. pet owners consider their pets to be family members and 81% consider their pets as equal members of the family
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Up to 10,000 cats and dogs die each year from exposure to Antifreeze
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The average cost of hip replacement ranges from $5,600 to $6,000 for dogs
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Dog Owners Rush to Get Pet Insurance with News of Coronavirus Outbreaks
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63.4 million US households have a dog
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The average number of visits to the vet per year is 2.7 for dog owners and 2.2 for cat owners
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$4300 annual cost of having a dog
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1.6 million dogs are adopted from shelters
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Pet Owners spend $9,000 – $13,000 for medical treatments over their pets’ lifetime
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Cats have 24 more bones in their body than humans (230 vs 206)
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Did you know, even though US shelters take in more dogs than cats on average, two cats are euthanized for every dog.
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Research shows that gingivitis, a bacterial infection, can lead to severe pain, bleeding, tooth loss and bone loss
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Only 15% of insured pets are cats.
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A pet receives emergency medical care every 2 ½ seconds in the U.S.
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35% of all pet insurance claims are for chronic conditions
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50% of policyholders file a claim each year
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2,517,122 million insured pets were reported in the US at the end of 2019
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Over half of all cats and dogs are overweight
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Pit Bulls make up the largest percentage of dogs in shelters across the U.S
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Dark-colored dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than light-colored dogs
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Siamese cats are one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats
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The 2016 State of Pet Health Report shows an upward trend in the prevalence of the disease, rising nearly 80% in dogs and 18% in cats over a 10-year period.
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