Senior Pet Insurance1
For many dog and cat owners, finding the best pet health insurance for senior pets can be a challenge. Some pet insurance companies won’t cover senior pets, while other pet policies don’t cover some of the most common senior pet ailments, including hip dysplasia, cataracts, glaucoma, hearing loss, and periodontal disease. PetFirst is proud to offer the same great pet health insurance coverage and benefits to older pets.
SENIOR PET INSURANCE1
How it Works
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Take your senior pet to the vet
Visit any licensed vet, emergency clinic or specialist in the US. There's no network of providers to worry about.2
Send us your claim
Pay your bill at the vet, and send us your claim along with vet records and 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.10 Common Health Conditions
Even with nine lives, senior felines still need the best cat insurance available to keep veterinary costs down. After all, just look at how many health issues they’re at risk for—and how much money policyholders save on average! No wonder senior insurance for cats is such a hit!
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| Arthritis | $255.74 | |
| Pancreatitis | $955.41 | |
| Diabetes | $276.39 | |
| Renal Failure | $485.38 | |
| Hyperthyroidism | $215.75 | |
| Liver Disease | $328.86 | |
| Periodontal | $417.17 | |
| Anemia | $673.93 | |
| Heart Diseease | $394.60 | |
| Obesity | $169.40 |
PetFirst policyholders save hundreds each year, even thousands, on a range of different accidents and illnesses. Below is a chart of the most common ailments that PetFirst’s senior insurance for dogs covers.
| Condition | Cost per Vet Visit | Covered by PetFirst |
| Arthritis | $255.74 | |
| Vestibular Syndrome | $508.68 | |
| Periodontal Disease | $417.17 | |
| Diabetes | $276.39 | |
| Blindness | $348.70 | |
| Cancer | $745.63 | |
| Seizures | $391.42 | |
| Cataracts | $473.01 | |
| Heart Disease | $349.60 | |
| Renal Failure | $485.38 |
*Based on average claims from PetFirst policyholders
You can broaden your coverage at any time by adding a Routine Care Rider to offset wellness expenses. Learn More
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.
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