Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Resources
New to Us?
We want to make your transition to Tender Touch as seamless as possible. We will take care of all record transfers and give you a complimentary tour of our facility.
New in Town?
Welcome to Denver! Here are some great local partners that you should know about in your new city.
Wag & Train Animal Behavior Specialists
Animal Trainers
Veterinary Behavior Consultations of Colorado
Behavioral Veterinarian
The Pet Valet (BBB Member)
Pet Sitters
Dumb Friends League
Local Animal Shelter
City Bark
Dog Daycare & Boarding
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Cat Boarding
Recommended Specialty Resources + Pet Care Partners
AVDC (American Veterinary Dental College)
VRCC (Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital)
Rocky Mountain Veterinary Rehabilitation
Caring Pathways (Compassionate Pet Care At Life's End)
CRCG (Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group)
Pet Insurance
Both pet insurance and preventative care plans are effective ways to reduce the cost of veterinary care over the life of your pet. Because most animals will have one or more of the following health care problems during their lifetime, insurance is a great way to defer the cost of not only preventative care but also treatments and procedures for injuries and illness:
Dogs
Ear infections
Skin allergies
Hot spots
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Cats
Lower urinary tract problems
Vomiting
Chronic kidney failure
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
If you choose to buy pet insurance, here are somethings you should know. At the bottom you will also find a link to a chart that compares the various pet insurance options available.
Pet Insurance 101: The Top Things You Should Know
Insurers differ
All pet insurance is not the same. Some insurance plans cover accidents to your pet, but not illnesses. Some plans cover treatment for cancer, some don’t. It can be confusing, so you will need to do some research.
Don’t just look at the price
A low price is no bargain if your insurance company denies your pet’s claim. Cheaper policies tend to provide less coverage. Will the cheapest pet policy cover your dog’s cancer treatment? Probably not.
You can use any veterinarian you want
Not sure if your existing vet takes pet insurance? Don’t worry, this is not be an issue. All pet insurance companies will allow claims from any licensed veterinarian.
You have to pay the veterinary bill out of your own pocket
With human health insurance, your doctor invoices your insurance company and you may never even see the bill. However, with pet insurance, you may have to pay your veterinary bill and then submit your claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. (This is because pet insurance is considered a form of property insurance.)
Pre-existing conditions are not covered
Not usually. Think of it this way: if you got into a car accident and then tried to buy auto insurance the next day, do you think it would be fair to expect the insurance company to pay for your accident? Me neither.
Is pet insurance worth it?
Pet insurance protects you from large, unexpected vet bills. If you are the type of owner who does not want to choose between going into debt or putting your pet down, pet insurance is for you.
CLICK HERE to compare insurance plans.
