Pet Dental Insurance Growing Leaps & Bounds

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Health insurance that includes dental coverage for pets is experiencing extraordinary growth and acceptance among both pet owners and the veterinary profession in the US and Canada. Over one million pets are estimated to now be insured, and according to research firm Packaged Facts double digit growth among the leading providers of pet health insurance is expected to continue.

But what most people don't know is that dental health plays an even bigger part in their pet's overall health then it does to their owner's overall health.

"One issue that our (veterinarian) practice highlights is making certain our clients include dental coverage when they purchase pet insurance. Dental disease such as stomatitis and periodontal disease are very common today and some (pet insurance policies) do not provide coverage. Unfortunately oral health is often neglected until it has a serious negative impact on a pet's overall health. Adding an insurance or wellness option to cover dental care is very important. Overall, we feel our efforts related to pet health insurance education and awareness translates to a healthier pet for our clients," according to Dr. Keith Niesenbaum, veterinarian of the Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital, Garden City Park, New York, and Vice President of the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association.

Surveys and research by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Pet Products Association indicates that today most pets are regarded as members of the family. Projected 2009 pet expenditures for North America are over $45 billion, of which $25 billion will be spent on veterinary related care.this

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