New Pet Owner | A Newcomers Tail

New Pet Owner

Feeding Fluffy
It’s true: studies show between 25 and 40% of household pets are overweight or obese, leading to obesity-related pet illnesses and increased veterinary costs.

Pet Toxins
& Poisons

First Aid For Your Pet

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 Pet WellCare Premier protection coverage included. This supplemental coverage reimburses annual benefits for two wellness exams, spaying, vaccinations, a blood health screen, flea and heartworm treatment and much more.

Veterinary invoice*	Amount paid by policyholder	Benefit allowance reimbursed with VPI Pet WellCare 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 Pet WellCare Protection 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 treatment and 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 :
A Clean Bill Of Health
As cute as they may be, new pets can easily become ill. There’s a solution.

Play It Safe
Beware of toys with small parts, any with metal or those which can be swallowed in part or whole.

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.
** VPI’s Pet WellCare Premier Protection provides annual reimbursements for specified routine care. No deductible or co-pay is applied to the WellCare coverage.

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