Dogs and cats are family members. So when they are sick, many pet owners will go to almost any length to make sure they are taken care of.
That care, however, increasingly comes at an eye-popping cost: Veterinary bills squeal in recent years. Even routine visits can add up to hundreds of dollars, and a frantic trip to the emergency vet can quickly max out credit cards.
And while pet health insurance can help ease the financial burden, it has few of the consumer protections (such as coverage for pre-existing conditions) that are required for human insurance.
The New York Times is interested in talking to pet owners who can share their recent experiences paying for veterinary care.
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