This year, in Alaska and across the nation, 1-in-3 pets will need emergency medical care, and every six seconds a pet owner will face a veterinary bill of $1,000 or more. How do you plan to pay for unexpected accidents and illnesses your dog or cat may incur?
Pet insurance is your answer, and PetFirst is the company with the best pet health coverage for you and your pet. With a plan that covers breed-specific, congenital and chronic conditions, and has the shortest waiting periods in the industry, you can rest easy knowing your pet is protected.
Below are the 5 most common pet health conditions in Alaska, based on claims from PetFirst policyholders in Alaska.
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| Ear Infection | $109.63 | |
| Allergies | $168.62 | |
| Dermatitis | $132.09 | |
| Arthritis | $125.05 | |
| Mass Removal | $327.21 |
Alaskan pet owners are more likely to see mass removals for their pets than other common issues like upper respiratory infection or gastritis. Once a pet has a mass like a lypoma or cysts, it is likely they will experience other masses down the road. PetFirst's pet insurance policy covers the first and recurring mass removals, so Alaskan pet parents can rest easy knowing they can afford the surgeries and treatments of these masses. One Alaskan pet owner spent $2,578.11 on the removal of their pet's abdominal mass.
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| Mass Removal | $300-2,600 |
*Based on average claims from PetFirst policyholders
Looking for excellent care? Check out these great veterinary hospitals in your area.
Alaska Veterinary Clinic
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All Creatures Veterinary
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Aurora Animal Clinic
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Soldotna Animal Hospital
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Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic
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North Pole Veterinary Hospital
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VCA Alaska Pet Care Animal Hospital
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Sitka Animal Hospital
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Golden Heart Veterinary Services
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What is a pre-existing condition?
A pre-existing condition is any injury, illness, or symptom noticed by you or your veterinarian before your waiting period has ended, even if your pet never went to see the veterinarian for it.
What is routing wellness and preventative care?
This includes but is not limited to: spay/neuter, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, routine screenings/tests, routine fecal/blood tests, and microchipping.