Is Behavior Modification covered by PURINACARE Pet Insurance?
Yes. “Our insurance policies will cover the cost of behavior modification therapies and medications, as long as the problem was not present when the policy was issued or is a pre-existing condition,” explains Dr. Craig. The behavior modification therapy must also be administered by a licensed veterinarian to be covered by PurinaCare. At the time you apply for PurinaCare pet health insurance, the company will evaluate your puppy for any existing problems. With a newly adopted dog or one you found as a stray, the company will likely ask the dog to be examined by a veterinarian then “take the risk of covering the dog with something that came in under the radar at the time policy was issued,” says Dr. Craig. PurinaCare Insurance Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, was started a year and a half ago. “We feel we offer benefits that a lot of other companies don’t,” notes Dr. Craig. “One of the other things that makes our policy quite unique is that we will co