Pet Insurance in Alaska
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.
Pet Insurance
How it Works
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Take your pet to the vet
Visit any licensed vet, emergency clinic or specialist in the US. There is no network of providers to worry about.2
Send us your claim
Pay your bill at the vet, then send us your claim along with vet records and an invoice from the visit.3
Get money back quickly
PetFirst will follow-up with your vet for any missing info. Claims are processed in less than 2 weeks.Top 5 Most Common Claims from Alaska Pet Parents
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
Veterinary Hospitals in Alaska
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's Covered2
- Accidents
- Illnesses (incl. hereditary, congenital, & chronic conditions)
- Hospitalizations
- Surgeries
- Diagnostic Tests
- Exam Fees
- X-rays
- Ultrasounds
- Medications
- Holistic Care & Alternative Therapies
- Emergency Care
- And Much More!
After a 6-month wait period, your pet is also covered for:
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
- Anterior Cruciate Ligaments
- Medical Cruciate
- Posterior Cruciate Ligaments
- Cranial Cruciate Ligaments
What's Not Covered2
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Pre-existing Conditions
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.
- Elective Procedures
- Expression or removal of anal glands or anal sacculitis
- Breeding or conditions related to breeding
- Pet food, special diet, vitamins, mineral supplements
- Grooming costs and bathing (incl. medicated baths)
- Parasite prevention and parasite treatment
- Illness or injury which arises out of racing, coursing, commercial guarding, or organized fighting of your pet
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Routine wellness & preventative care
What is routine 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.
- Organ Transplants