This year, in Colorado and across the nation, 1-in-3 pets will need emergency medial 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.
Check out some of the most common pet insurance claims in Colorado.
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| Ear Infection | $117.79 | |
| Upper Respiratory Infection | $142.79 | |
| Periodontal Disease | $460.91 | |
| Gastritis | $323.40 | |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $220.29 |
With the legalization of marijuana in the state, we have seen an increase in pet marijuana ingestions and toxicity. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, they have experienced a 200 percent increase in the number of cases for pets that have ingested marijuana since its legalization. Pet owners can expect to spend an average of $619.10 at the vet office for treatment of marijuana ingestion. Luckily for Colorado pet owners, PetFirst covers marijuana toxicity and ingestion in states it is deemed legal.
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| marijuana ingestion | $619.10 |
*Based on average claims from PetFirst policyholders
PetFirst Adoption Partners in ColoradoLooking to adopt? Check out these great facilities that include PetFirst pet insurance with each adoption. |
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4 Paws 4 Life Rescue
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Humane Society of Pikes Peak
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Evergreen Animal Protective League
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Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare
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Colorado Animal Rescue
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Colorado Animal Welfare League
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Denver Animal Shelter
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Front Range German
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PAWS for Life
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Veterinary Hospitals in ColoradoLooking for excellent care? Check out these great veterinary hospitals in your area. |
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Loveland Veterinary Clinic
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Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital
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Evans East Animal Hospital
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South Boulder Animal Hospital
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Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital
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Paws ‘N Claws Veterinary Clinic
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Living Springs Veterinary Care
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Pets & Friends Animal Hospital
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Pet Kare Clinic
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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.