Testimonials

I had never had pet health insurance before I took it out for my Norwegian Forest Cat, Sonshine Superstar. He developed liver problems requiring expensive veterinary intervention. I received my reimbursement check in the mail yesterday and I am very happy I decided to insure Soni with 24Petwatch Pet Insurance!

Client: Lesa Marshall Pet: Sonshine Superstar, 18 months Condition: Liver Problems
Claim Paid: $2,329.00

We have two Golden Retrievers that are each insured with 24Petwatch Pet Insurance. It is a great thing to have, and definitely helped us with the veterinary expenses for Sierra’s foreign body ingestion treatment. She is doing great, and it is as if the accident had never happened. We have told all of our pet owner friends and family that they should sign up with 24Petwatch Pet Insurance.

Client: Michael Hogan Pet: Sierra, Golden Retriever, age 4 Condition: Foreign Body Ingestion
Claim Paid: $2,000

I decided to sign up for pet insurance with Pethealth after a friend told me about it, and I realized it wasn't a bad price, and that I could afford it! Only a few days after I signed up for Pethealth coverage, my dog was hit by a car. Chelsea dislocated her hip and had a broken pelvis. I was pleased to see that Pethealth paid the claim, even though I had only been signed up for a couple of days. She is doing really well now, and just today started running again. I have been telling all my friends about Pethealth!

Client: Kerrie Sanders Pet: Chelsea, German Sheppard, age 5 Condition: Motor Vehicle Accident
Claim Paid: $1495.36

We adopted our cat from The New Haven Animal Shelter in July 2003, and named her Seabiscuit - in honor of the gritty, brave, and quirky equine hero. Seabiscuit, a five-year-old calico cat, had just weaned her beautiful litter of five at the shelter and was looking for a home. As a longtime volunteer at the shelter, I was aware of Pethealth's excellent insurance program for shelter animals and decided to get it for our new Biscuit. In retrospect, I am very glad I did. Shortly after we brought her home, Biscuit was diagnosed with asthma - then only a few months later, mammary cancer. She is doing very well now and her prognosis is excellent. But throughout her illnesses, it was tremendously reassuring to know that Pethealth was there to help. When I called for information, your staff was always courteous and sensitive. And Pethealth's reimbursement was fast and simple! The Biscuit and I thank you for the peace-of-mind.

Client: Marsha Rabe Pet: Seabiscuit, Domestic Shorthair Condition: Asthma, Mammary Cancer
Claim Paid: $841.30

• One in three pets will need emergency veterinary treatment every year.

• Two out of every three pets will experience a significant health problem during their lifetime.

• In 2005 alone, 24Petwatch Pet Insurance paid out over $14,500,000 in North America for covered accidents
and illnesses to pet owners just like you.

Consider some of these claims paid out by Pethealth for these common accidents and illnesses:

Cancer Treatments: $5,500
Hip Dysplasia: $6,000
Viral Infection: $3,000
Eye Problems: $3,000
Gastro Intestinal Problems: $3,000

I just want to thank you for your fast friendly service. Honestly, I was not sure how this whole pet insurance thing was going to work out but I am sure glad that I got it. Recently my puppy had severe digestive bloat from getting into some food. I rushed to the emergency vet and racked up a nice bill of $234.30. Thank goodness that my little "Rosa" was okay. I sent my claim to you and you sent me the cheque in full within a week. I am so glad that I have insurance for both my dogs. Thanks Pethealth I really appreciate it. I tell all my friends that you are the best pet insurance on the market... I have proof!

Client: Kayte Giorgini Pet: Rosa, Labrador Retriever Condition: Digestive bloat
Claim Submitted: $234.30 Claim Paid: $234.30

Pethealth has been fantastic. When Tasha was diagnosed with cancer, it gave me the ability to have her treated with much less concern over the finances. It allows for a much less selfish decision and allowed me to do the right thing for her without thinking about the money. Thank you for the quick way you handled it too. At a time of stress, you made that easy. She lived over a year after her diagnosis and almost all of that was with high life quality thanks to your help. Whoever says pet insurance is not worth it has a lot to learn about Pethealth and 24Petwatch Pet Insurance.

Client: Gerry Goldberg Pet: Tasha, Domestic Medium Hair Condition: cancer
Claim Submitted: $4237.71 Claim Paid $2500.00 (Max for QCIC policy)

Client: Gerry Goldberg
Pet: Tasha, Domestic Medium Hair
Condition: cancer
Claim Submitted: $4237.71
Claim Paid $2500.00 (Max for QCIC policy)

I found out about Pethealth through a friend in New Jersey. I decided to sign up my 2 Jack Russell Terriers. One day when I was out, 2 year old Patch (who is a real live wire!), got into my briefcase and managed to eat a bottle of Motrin. When I got home, Patch was shaking like a leaf. We rushed him to Emergency, where he was put on intravenous and kept overnight, after that he was kept for three more nights at his regular veterinarians. Thank goodness for 24Petwatch Pet Insurance. Patch was treated right away and my claim was paid quickly too. Both my dogs are insured with Pethealth and I am very pleased with the results. I continually tell friends and colleges about Pethealth and all it has done for us.

Client: Margaret Mettimano Pet: Patch, Jack Russell Terrier - 2 years old Condition: Poisoning
Claim Submitted: $523.20 Claim Paid $471.17

Our dogs love to run around our property, however sometimes they come home with cuts and abrasions. It made us wonder what we would do if something more serious happened. We had heard about Pethealth through our veterinarian and thought it sounded like a good idea... Well it was a good idea! One day Abby came home vomiting. She had hives and trouble breathing. We were terrified. We rushed her to the veterinarian, who said she must have eaten some type of poison. She was treated immediately and now Abby is back to her happy self. It helped knowing that any costs we were to incur were covered with 24Petwatch Pet Insurance. Thank you Pethealth.

Client: Rachel Mulvihill Pet: Abby, Black Lab Mix, 3 years old Condition: Poison Ingestion
Claim Submitted: $681.40 Claim Paid $$678.16

When I visited my vet's office, I saw Pethealth's pet insurance brochures on display. After reading about their accident and illness programs, I took out a policy for Buddy, my Golden Retriever. Boy was I glad that I did! It was not long after purchasing the insurance that Buddy developed an acute allergic reaction. He experienced itchy, inflamed bumps in his neck, throat and abdominal area. Left untreated, the condition would have been terminal. Over the course of his treatment, Buddy saw six different veterinarians. It was comforting to know I could go forward with the treatment, and did not need to worry about the high cost of the procedures. Today Buddy is happy and healthy. Thank-you Pethealth.

Client: Wendy Mills Pet: Buddy, Golden Retriever Condition: Skin Problems
Claim Submitted: $2096.60 Claim Paid: $2046.60

My husband had been to get an oil change and the men at the garage had kindly put a free bottle of windshield washer fluid in the back seat. However, they forgot to tell him. On the way home he stopped by the grocery store. Zoe, my 3-year-old boxer, was in the back seat and bit into and drank the washer fluid! Zoe was immediately sick and we rushed her to our local veterinarian. We were then hurried to the Animal Hospital where they were more equipped to deal with poisonings. At first they didn't think Zoe would make it, but she pulled through. She stayed in the hospital for 2 days. Without Pethealth Zoe would have been put down. Pethealth covered a huge amount of the bill. We heard about 24Petwatch Pet Insurance through our local veterinarian. Zoe has a great personality, is wonderful with children and the joy of my life.

Client: Dianna Siteman Pet: Zoe, Boxer, 3 years old Condition: Poison Ingestion
Claim Submitted: $1160.32 Claim Paid: $1110.32

Ellee Mae was just 4 months old when I was doing renovations on the kitchen. I had mixed up a bucket of wallpaper remover and water and went upstairs. I was barely out of the room before I realized the danger of the bucket and an active puppy. When I returned Ellee Mae began to vomit almost immediately. She was brought to emergency where she was kept overnight and then for one more day at her own veterinarian's. I am so happy to have had 24Petwatch Pet Insurance to help cover the expenses. I learned a very valuable lesson that day.

Client: Denis Charette Pet: Ellee Mae - Bernese Mountain Dog Condition: Poison Ingestion
Claim Paid: $597.68

I heard about Pethealth through the Internet. My veterinarian also mentioned that Pethealth was known to handle their claims promptly and without hassle. One day, my cat Neo ate a pair of earplugs! First I took him to the veterinarian and then I called Pethealth to make sure the costs were covered. The customer care department was fantastic. Neo required extensive medical attention... surgery, medication, and overnight care. The bills were large, but I did not suffer financially - my claim was paid right away. Did I mention their staff were awesome?! Neo is now back to doing backflips in the air and talking my ear off. He is quite the chatterbox

Client: Jody Winder Pet: Neo - Domestic Shorthair - 2 years old Condition: Foreign Body Ingestion
Claim Submitted: $1332.40 Claim Paid: $1269.85

Our cat Curtis, fondly known as “The Little Guy,” only weighs 7 lbs. When he was about four years old, we decided to get him pet insurance from Pethealth at the recommendation of our vet. You see, Curtis has a sensitive digestive system and is on a special diet to help him through everyday life. Unfortunately you can’t predict everything. In this past year, Curtis has had two operations - one for foreign body ingestion and a second for gastroenteritis. After submitting our claim, Pethealth immediately reimbursed me for both operations and I am grateful for the role that Pethealth has taken in caring for Curtis' life. He loves his life and we love him. Thanks Pethealth!

Client: Margaret MacKayr Pet: Curtis – Domestic Shorthair – 7 years old
Condition:
Foreign body ingestion - Claim Submitted: $1949.88; Claim Paid: $1899.88
Gastroenteritis - Claim Submitted: $951.32; Claim Paid: $896.58

I signed up with Pethealth this past summer. The programs seemed straight forward, and even though Hudson was 10 years old, he wasn't excluded from any of them. Only 2 months after signing up with Pethealth, I noticed that Hudson was drinking a lot more water than usual. I took him to the vet for a check-up and found out that he was diabetic. Today Hudson is very happy and healthy, and is down from 3 injections to only 1 a day! The 24Petwatch Pet Insurance Programs are represented truthfully, and I was surprised at how fast I received my claims check. I had heard some negative stories about insurance companies in the past… but I'm glad I took a chance with Pethealth!

Client: Roger Mullins, Tennessee Pet: Hudson - Domestic Longhair - 11 Yrs old Condition: Diabetes Mellitus
Claim Submitted: $610.05 Claim Paid :$410.05

I'm writing to express my heartfelt gratitude in regards to the assistance Pethealth provided me when my husky, Skye, became suddenly ill. A large bump was discovered in her chest on a Thursday. I scheduled an appointment with her vet for Friday... Unexpectedly, I had to leave the office without my angel because the vet informed me that she had a tumor that required immediate removal. Knowing that I had insurance to help pay medical expenses was a tremendous relief - I was so distraught at having to leave her that the last thing I needed to worry about was a $1,500.00 bill! Less than 2 weeks later, a cheque arrived from Pethealth to reimburse me for every penny! (minus the deductible) I highly recommend Pethealth to anyone considering pet health insurance. Pethealth truly does provide peace-of-mind at a time when all you care about is the safety and health of your beloved pet.

Client: Jennifer Alderson Pet: Skye - Siberian Husky - 5 1/2 years old Condition: Skin Ailment
Claim Submitted: $1545.05 Claim Paid: $1495.05

After doing my research, I picked 24Petwatch Pet Insurance for my dog, Hugo, because not only do you offer many choices about costs and plans, you also offer an automatic monthly payment that is debited from my credit card - payments I hardly noticed! I also opted for the most extensive coverage; coverage I feel is not offered by other pet insurance companies. A few months after enrolling, I found some 'lumps and bumps' on Hugo that needed surgery. There was blood work, operating room expenses, lab fees and surgical fees. Following a report from my veterinarian, which I submitted to 24Petwatch Pet Insurance, I was reimbursed for all expenses per my policy and received this within a timely fashion. A few months after that, I had an accident resulting in a torn hamstring muscle and I was admitted to the hospital. Hugo was taken to a pet care facility and it was three weeks before I was able to resume caring for him. The cost was several hundred dollars. Fortunately, I'd chosen a plan with 24Petwatch Pet Insurance that reimbursed me for just this kind of occurrence; a situation I could never imagine happening! By the way, Hugo has just passed the national Delta Society qualifying test as a certified Therapy Dog. 24Petwatch Pet Insurance has made it possible for Hugo to give something back to the community, too!

Client: Rose Klevansky, Philadelphia Pet: Hugo - Poodle - 8 years old Conditions: Mass removal; boarding kennel fees
Claim Paid: $661.93

We adopted our cat from The New Haven Animal Shelter in July 2003, and named her Seabiscuit - in honor of the gritty, brave, and quirky equine hero. Seabiscuit, a five-year-old calico cat, had just weaned her beautiful litter of five at the shelter and was looking for a home. As a longtime volunteer at the shelter, I was aware of Pethealth's excellent insurance program for shelter animals and decided to get it for our new Biscuit. In retrospect, I am very glad I did. Shortly after we brought her home, Biscuit was diagnosed with asthma - then only a few months later, mammary cancer.
She is doing very well now and her prognosis is excellent. But throughout her illnesses, it was tremendously reassuring to know that Pethealth was there to help. When I called for information, your staff was always courteous and sensitive. And Pethealth's reimbursement was fast and simple! The Biscuit and I thank you for the peace-of-mind.

Client: Marsha Rabe Pet: Seabiscuit, Domestic Shorthair Conditions: Asthma, Mammary Cancer
Claim Paid:$841.30

Thank you so much for compensating the cost of Spooky’s surgery so fast!

I never thought I would have to use the insurance I took out for Spooky, but felt it was a good idea to have it. After his accident, the hospital in my town, which is full of caring, happy people, attended to Spooky’s needs and the needs of other animals 24 hours a day. They let me visit him as many times as I wanted. Likewise, I was equally impressed with Pethealth’s services. I have a QuickCare policy and would have been glad to receive any amount to help with the medical expenses - and $2,000 was more than enough. Spooky is back in good health now and we love him very much. Thanks for your financial assistance Pethealth!

Client: Shirley J. Nelson Pet: Spooky, Domestic Shorthair – 6 years old Condition: Foreign Body Ingestion
Claim Submitted: $2,441.48 Claim Paid: $2,000.00

Client: Gerry Goldberg Pet:Tasha, Domestic Medium Hair Condition: Cancer
Claim Submitted: $4237.71 Claim Paid: $2500.00 (Max for QCIC policy)

Client: Kayte Giorgini Pet: Rosa, Labrador Retriever Condition: Digestive bloat
Claim Submitted: $234.30 Claim Paid:$234.30

I just wanted to say thank you to Pethealth for your awesome service! My 1 year old puppy was bitten in the park 2 months ago by another dog, which led to a $300 vet bill including an x-ray and stitches. My MasterCare policy covered $250 of that $300 and they had a check mailed to me within 2 weeks. I just think pet insurance is the most amazing thing and I don't understand why everyone doesn't have it. I obtained your $30 a month coverage when my Abby was 4 months, and she was injured at 10 months. That means that at $30/mo for 6 months I've paid in $180. The policy has paid for itself almost 2 times over! Thank you to your call centre for their kindness and knowledge and to your claim centre for their prompt response. I plan on having this coverage for a long time, with my current pet and pets to come.

Client: Jennifer Johnston Pet: Abby Condition: Dog bite
Claim Paid: $250.00

I was surprised and delighted that my $1,500 claim for Connor was handled so quickly, in fact, the cheque was in the mail within 24 hours of the incident. I have now recommended Pethealth to all the participants in Conner’s obedience class and I’ve even upgraded my own coverage.

Client: Rachel Ross, Vancouver, BC Pet: Conner

As a veterinarian, we have the tools and resources to be able to provide top-notch health care for your pets. Pet insurance provides all pet owners the opportunity to ensure their pet receives this care when needed. I have Dharma, my yellow Lab, on pet insurance.

Dr. Walt Ingwersen, Veterinarian, ON

I bought insurance for Flash with a certain degree of skepticism. I fully anticipated there being problems at some point with the coverage. However, Pethealth handled my first major claim very promptly and I couldn’t believe how quickly I had my cheque in hand. Two of my friends who were interested in buying insurance for their own pets were waiting to see how my claim was handled. Now they are going to buy Pethealth.

Client: Denis Pritchard, Markham, ON Pet: Flash

Ellee Mae was just 4 months old when I was doing renovations on the kitchen. I had mixed up a bucket of wallpaper remover and water and went upstairs. I was barely out of the room before I realized the danger of the bucket and an active puppy. When I returned Ellee Mae began to vomit almost immediately. She was brought to emergency where she was kept overnight and then for one more day at her own veterinarian's. I am so happy to have had 24Petwatch Pet Insurance to help cover the expenses. I learned a very valuable lesson that day.

Client: Denis Charette, Toronto Pet: Ellee Mae - Bernese Mountain Dog Condition: Poisoning
Amount Paid: $597.68

When I visited my vet's office, I saw Pethealth's pet insurance brochures on display. After reading about their accident and illness programs, I took out a policy for Buddy, my Golden Retriever. Boy was I glad that I did! It was not long after purchasing the insurance that Buddy developed an acute allergic reaction. He experienced itchy, inflamed bumps in his neck, throat and abdominal area. Left untreated, the condition would have been terminal. Over the course of his treatment, Buddy saw six different veterinarians. It was comforting to know I could go forward with the treatment, and did not need to worry about the high cost of the procedures. Today Buddy is happy and healthy. Thank-you Pethealth!

Client: Wendy Mills, British Columbia Pet:Buddy, Golden Retriever Condition: Skin Problems
Claim Submitted: $2096.60 Claim Paid: $2046.60

Dear Pethealth - I can´t express how wonderful to give the gift of a longer life to our elderly cat. He is 18, has had an eye removed for cancer, and thanks to Pethealth is continuing to be stronger. (I have to add an endorsement for pet foods like Pets4Life, which has helped him recover and resist illness. His digestion and health have made a complete turn for the best). Nipper has grown along my son and is such an important member of our family. I am so grateful that Pethealth does not discard our older pets and in effect shares our view of them as cherished parts of us. How tragic to ever think of letting them die because of lack of money.

Client: Lynne Moquin, Toronto, ON

I was pleased to learn that Pethealth would cover exactly what I had expected for the costs of treatment for Alexandra's kidney problems. Pethealth is there for those who have to worry about the financial concerns of dealing with their pet's medical needs. They dealt with my claim quickly and the whole process was hassle free! I am certainly glad that we chose to take out Pethealth policies for our dogs.

Client: Catherine Fox
Pets: Alexandra, and Anastasia , American Staffordshire Terriers
Condition: Urinary Problems
Claim Paid: $1078.60

Client: Jennifer Alderson Pet: Skye - Siberian Husky - 5 1/2 years old Condition: Skin Ailment
Claim Submitted: $1545.05 Claim Paid: $1495.05

Client: Gerry Goldberg Pet:Tasha, Domestic Medium Hair Condition: Cancer
Claim Submitted: $4237.71 Claim Paid: $2500.00 (Max for QCIC policy)

My husband had been to get an oil change and the men at the garage had kindly put a free bottle of windshield washer fluid in the back seat. However, they forgot to tell him. On the way home he stopped by the grocery store. Zoe, my 3-year-old boxer, was in the back seat and bit into and drank the washer fluid! Zoe was immediately sick and we rushed her to our local veterinarian. We were then hurried to the Animal Hospital where they were more equipped to deal with poisonings. At first they didn't think Zoe would make it, but she pulled through. She stayed in the hospital for 2 days. Without Pethealth Zoe would have been put down. Pethealth covered a huge amount of the bill. We heard about 24Petwatch Pet Insurance through our local veterinarian. Zoe has a great personality, is wonderful with children and the joy of my life.

Client: Dianna Siteman, Ottawa, ON Pet: Zoe, Boxer, 3 years old Condition: Poison Ingestion
Claim Submitted:$1160.32 Claim Paid: $1110.32

I am an extremely happy customer and would recommend Pethealth to any dog owner. They deal with claims quickly and professionally. I am extremely Thank-full to Pethealth because without them I would have had to make some tough decisions. Pethealth has allowed me not to worry about my financial concerns and deal with my pet's medical need. Thank-You Pethealth for all your support!!!

Client: John Marcelli Pet: Lupo, Labrador Retriever Condition: Gasternal Intestinal
Claim Submitted: $5162.74 Claim Paid: $4500.00

After adopting my dog Sake from a shelter, I purchased my Pethealth policy online. I had looked into other programs and determined Pethealth's was the best option. I've been very happy with my pet insurance and very grateful that I took out the policy for Sake. She loves to play outside and somehow one-day she injured his ACL. When I contacted Pethealth, the representatives were very helpful and I received my check the week after I submitted my claim. Taking out 24Petwatch Pet Insurance was the greatest thing I have ever done. What an investment!

Client: Maryann McGinn Pet: Sake, Mixed Breed Condition: Cruciate Ligament Injury
Claim Submitted: $2845.75 Claim Paid: $2795.75

I signed up for QuickCare Gold on the website for my dog Oscar in the winter. I had received mailings from various pet insurance companies, and when I did my own comparisons Pethealth seemed to be the best. By late spring Oscar was starting to walk funny, and I thought it was just a sprain. After a few weeks I took him to the vet, and was told he may need surgery because he had a Patella Luxation (slipped knee). By the end of July it was much worse and my vet operated on him. I was so glad that I had taken out my Pethealth insurance policy to cover the cost. Pet insurance does work.

Client: Barbara Giannini, Los Angeles, CA Pet: Oscar, Yorkshire Terrier Condition: Patella Luxation
Claim Paid: $1189.50

I first heard about 24Petwatch Pet Insurance when I read an article in the New York Times about the topic of pet insurance. The article featured Pethealth and included your phone number and website in it. I saved the article and finally decided to take out a Pethealth policy about 8 months later. Just 1 month after I signed up for QuickCare Gold, my dog broke his tooth. The broken tooth was quite serious because a nerve had been exposed. I had the option of pulling the tooth or having a root canal completed. My vet strongly recommended the root canal treatment. I wouldn't have been able to afford one without my pet insurance coverage. Taiko is doing wonderful now, and looks great. Thank-you Pethealth.

Client: Sarah Di Laura Pet: Pet: Taiko, German Shepherd/Lab Cross, age 2 1/2 Condition: Fracture
Claim Submitted: $234.30 Claim Paid: $1,156.48

We had pet insurance for our two cats already, and when we brought Ollie home as a puppy we decided to take out pet insurance for him right away. Just 2 weeks after enrolling in the program, Ollie had an accident by the pool at our apartment complex and fractured his elbow. The leg had to be amputated due to infection. Taking out pet insurance was the best and luckiest thing we've ever done!

Client: Cassidy & Shannon; Dallas, Texas Pet: Ollie, Pug, 6 months
Claim Paid: $2,473.44

We all love our pets, they’re part of the family and life wouldn’t be the same without them. Pets give us love, companionship and bring great joy into our lives. All they ask of us in return is that we love them, feed them and look after them in sickness and in health.

Budget for everyday costs according to your personal choice amongst the variety of toys, treats and foods
that are available. Vaccinations and ongoing preventative health care requirements can also be budgeted for as recommended by your veterinarian.

Plan for the future - the accidents and illnesses that happen to your dog or cat cannot be anticipated and are always unexpected. Although many people avoid thinking about their pet getting sick until it actually happens – the time to think about it is NOW.

Veterinary costs are rising. The field of animal medicine has advanced rapidly in past decades allowing
veterinarians to successfully treat conditions that were previously considered untreatable. However with these advances has come an increase in the cost of veterinary care. It is estimated that North American pet owners now spend over $10 billion a year on healthcare for their pets.