Creating a pet care plan for your four-legged family member gets easier with help from your veterinarian. You’ll learn the best food for your pet’s breed, age, and health care needs, as well as tips regarding exercise, toys, and grooming. Comprehensive pet care plans also require decisions regarding insurance and wellness programs. Learn about the differences here to make the best choice for your furry friend.

Wellness Plan

Pet wellness plans from animal hospitals and insurance companies cover routine exams and treatments, including microchipping, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, dental care, parasite prevention and deworming, grooming, flea control, and behavior training. Regular examinations, such as your dog’s annual physical, are also included in a wellness plan, as are screenings, such as heartworm tests. Wellness coverage comes with reimbursement limits, just like insurance plans.

While wellness plans do not cover surgery and other emergency pet care, they mitigate routine costs over your canine or feline’s life. You’ll pay a small monthly amount knowing you’re staying proactive about your animal’s health. Also, consider a wellness plan if your pet’s breed is predisposed to certain health problems, or the animal has a condition requiring more frequent veterinary care.

Insurance Plan

Pet insurance does not lower the costs of preventive services, but it does cover a variety of emergency issues. It keeps vet bills reasonable in the event of an accident, such as a vehicular collision, as well as foreign object ingestion, urinary obstructions, kidney disease, cancer, and allergies. Insurance also provides coverage for hereditary and orthopedic conditions, including hip dysplasia, and prescription medications.

Insurance plans offer peace of mind if your pet suddenly becomes ill or suffers an accident. It prepares you for the unexpected while providing ongoing treatment coverage for chronic and serious diseases such as kidney failure and cancer. 

Discuss the best plan for your pet’s specific health needs with the veterinarians at Dells Animal Hospital, the veterinary clinic serving four-legged friends throughout Wisconsin Dells, WI. Specializing in services many animal clinics don’t offer, including dental digital x-rays and TightRope® surgeries, this hospital also sells a variety of high-quality food and medication. Call (608) 253-7361 to make an appointment or learn more about pet care online. Follow the Twitter feed for the latest tips and discounts.