PetPremium answers your questions about insuring your senior pets.
Many owners are concerned that their pet will be dropped from its insurance when it reaches a certain age, but with PetPremium, your pet will never be dropped due to senior status. PetPremium wants to help keep your pet happy, healthy and protected at every age.
The average lifespan of a dog depends on the breed and can range anywhere from 8 to 18 years, though most dog’s lifespan is approximately 13 years. Cats tend to live longer than dogs, and have an average lifespan of 15 years, though their lifespans can range from 7 to 22 years depending on the breed.
At PetPremium, you can sign up your pet for health insurance as early as 8 weeks old and there is no age limit above 8 weeks! You can register your pet for Accident-Only coverage or TOTAL COVERAGESM insurance. Learn more about our coverage plans here.
Just like people, animals tend to get sick more easily as they get older. Treatments can get expensive, so PetPremium will never drop dogs or cats as they get older.
Find out the most common conditions in aging dogs (nine years and older), and how to spot them:
- Arthritis Symptoms: swelling, joint pain, unwillingness to move
- Gum disease Symptoms: bad breath, difficulty eating
- Cataracts Symptoms: cloudy eyes, bumping into things
- Kidney Disease Symptoms: weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting
- Dementia Symptoms: staring into space, compulsive behavior
Cats are susceptible to many of the same diseases as dogs are as they age, though there are some differences. Here are the seven most common conditions in senior (11 years and older) felines, and their symptoms :
- Kidney Disease Symptoms: weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, loss of appetite, vomiting
- Heart Disease Symptoms: loss of appetite, fatigue, difficulty breathing, weak or irregular heartbeat
- Arthritis Symptoms: decrease in mobility and activity, increase in sleep
- Hyperthyroidism Symptoms: weight loss (sometimes despite an increased appetite), thirst, vomiting, diarrhea
- Dental disease Symptoms: loss of appetite, weight loss
Some of these conditions can be prevented or reduced in severity with the right Preventative Care Option. Gum and dental disease can be prevented with regular dental care to your pet, which can be covered by PetPremium’s Preventive Care options. See details of your options here. Obese animals are more susceptible to diabetes, so keep your pet fit and active. Look at our Training Center and Nutrition 101 for tips on how to keep your pet healthy.
Sign up your furry friend, old or young, for PetPremium pet health insurance and get a free quote here!
*Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits and exclusions may apply. For all terms and conditions visit our resources page. Preventive Care reimbursements are based on a schedule. Products and rates may vary and are subject to change. Underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, a Delaware insurance company headquartered at 485 Madison Ave, 14th Fl. New York, NY 10022.
