Pet Insurance

(Brea, Calif.) - Comprehensive pet medical coverage from Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest pet health insurance provider, is available to Wyoming’s pet-owning public. In addition to offering the company’s base medical plans, Wyoming debuted VPI’s Pet WellCare Protection^SM plans for preventive care in late August 2007. Since 1982, more than a million VPI Pet Insurance policies have been sold across the country.

“As the sophistication in veterinary medicine continues to increase, unfortunately, so do the associated expenses for pet owners,” said Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA vice president and chief veterinary medical offer for VPI. “Pet insurance can help defray the cost – whether those expenses are for common veterinary tests and treatments, or more advanced procedures such as CT scans and MRI’s. Comprehensive medical coverage equals true peace of mind to pet owners who want to make optimal health care decisions for their pet.”

According to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA), pet owners in the United States spent $10.1 billion on veterinary care in 2007.