Pet Insurance in Alaska

Overview

Alaska is one of the most unique states in America.

The Last Frontier is unquestionably one of the best places for dogs and cats to roam. And as a resident of Alaska you know how all that wilderness and long winters can impact your pet’s health.

One way to help manage vet bills and plan for the unexpected slip, fall or illness is pet health insurance. Pet insurance is truly the only way to protect you and your pet from the risk of an expensive illness or injury.

Veterinary Costs in Alaska

Every six seconds a pet owner is faced with a vet bill over $3,000. Unfortunately most pet owners aren’t aware how common or how expensive veterinary care can be if your pet needs surgery or serious, long-term treatment.

Here is a sample of common health issues and the average costs for treatment.

Condition	Avg. Cost to Treat
Cancer	$5,000 to $20,000
Hip Dysplasia	$4,000 to $6,000 per hip
Cardiac Issues	$1,000 to $20,000
Patellar Luxation	$1,500 to $3,000
Poisoning	$250 to $5,000

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How Much Does It Cost?

Pet insurance companies rate the cost on how likely your pet is to suffer from a hereditary issue like hip dysplasia and the cost of treatment where you live.

Coverage Level	Avg. Cost
Accident Only	$26/mo.
Medical Plan	$41/mo.
Wellness Plan	$22/mo.

Pet insurance companies rate plans based on your pet’s breed, age and zip code. Here are some samples of prices across the state for a three year-old mix breed dog.