People love pets—so much  that 90.5 million American households have pets. But pet parenting is more expensive than people expect. That’s why signing up for affordable pet insurance plans is a must.

The problem is people with healthy pets don’t buy pet insurance plans. Many pet owners will say the monthly cost isn’t worth it—until an emergency happens and you’re stuck with a bill you simply cannot afford. Our founder, Christie Horvath, knows this struggle all too well.

"When my beloved dog Denver was having a seizure on the floor of the pet hospital, I was quickly confronted with how traumatic, and challenging pet parenting can be. I soon realized that if built correctly, pet insurance has the opportunity to be a product that can make a meaningful difference in pet parents' lives, even before something tragic happens.”

Why pet parents can’t ignore pet insurance with wellness plans

Unfortunately, one in three pets have unexpected emergencies annually, leaving pet owners with outrageously high emergency care bills.

A Wagmo Pet Insurance plan will cover accidents, illnesses, surgeries, cancer treatment, prescription medications, and more. These bigger-ticket items come up less frequently but can be financially debilitating. Hopefully, your pet will never need emergency care. However, this isn’t something that pet parents can predict or prevent.

However, pet insurance plans don’t cover several routine care services, including exam fees, vaccines, routine blood work and tests, grooming, flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. If you’re looking for help paying for these pet parent expenses, a pet wellness plan is your jam. Need help deciding whether pet wellness insurance is right for you? Check out our blog post, where we break down the differences between wellness protection and affordable pet insurance plans.

Wagmo: Providing you with affordable pet insurance and wellness plans

If this has convinced you, it’s time to get coverage for your pet. Check out our wellness and insurance options and choose the plan that fits your budget and pet’s needs. Or, try out our recommendation engine, and we’ll help you hone in on what type of coverage is best for you.

Once you determine which plan is right for you, visit any vet or groomer for treatment. All you have to do is submit a picture of your Wellness invoice, and we’ll reimburse your claim as soon as the next day via Venmo or PayPal.

Even Dr. Lisa Lippman, one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States, is a fan of Wagmo. "While there are a number of players in the space, coverage is often limited, premiums cost a lot, and their policies confuse the process. But with Wagmo, pet owners can easily afford to get their pets the routine and emergency care they need when they need it the most. I will continue to refer my customers to Wagmo as it's the forward-looking solution they've been waiting for."

We’re using this month to spread awareness around the importance of having insurance for your pet. We hope this information helps you see the value and peace of mind having a pet insurance plan can bring you! Have some follow-up questions? Feel free to email us at info@wagmo.io or slide into our DMs. Yes, we’re a hip pet insurance company.