Tooth or Consequences

TOOTH or CONSEQUENCES WHY YOUR PET NEEDS DENTAL CARE BROUGHT TO YOU BY VPI® PET INSURANCE VPI PET insuran 42 30 the number of permanent teeth dogs have by 5-7 months of age the number of permanent teeth cats have by 5-6 months of age Think your pet’s Amount, in millions, spent by VPI® Pet Insurance policyholders on pet dental conditions: teeth are fine? Think again. $9.8M Number of pets showing signs of oral disease by age 3: $8.1M $ $7.9M $7.2M $6.1M 8 OUT OF 10 DOGS 7 OUT OF 10 CATS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 100% – Periodontal disease accounted for Periodontal disease 80% – 52% of all dental conditions claimed by VPI policyholders in 2012 60% - results when residual food, bacteria and tartar collect 40% – in the spaces between the gum and tooth, causing infection 20% – that spreads to the bone. Preventive pet oral care now can save you money later. $166 Average claim amount for pet teeth cleaning $227 Average claim amount for treating tooth-related disease Teeth covered in tartar Bleeding from the mouth Bad breath Drooling or dropping food signs of dental disease in dogs Loss of appetite or weight loss and cats Discomfort when Loose or touched in mouth area discolored teeth 3 things you can do for your pet’s teeth 1 2 3 Take your pet Talk to your Schedule regular for a dental exam veterinarian veterinary dental cleanings for at least once about an а year. at-home your pet. regimen. VPI Pet Insurance reimburses for dental care ranging from tooth abscesses to root canals and periodontal disease. Receive benefits for annual dental cleanings with supplementary CareGuard Premier wellness coverage. Learn more at www.petinsurance.com. Sources: American Veterinary Medical Association-www.avma.org The American Veterinary Dental College-www.avdc.org American Veterinary Dental Society-www.avds-online.org VPI Pet Insurance claims database-www.petinsurance.com VPI PET insurance a Nationwide Insurance company Insurance plans are offered and administered by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and DVM Insurance Agency in all other states. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Brea, CA, an A.M. Best A rated company (2012); National Casualty Company (all other states), Madison, WI, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2012). ©2013 Veterinary Pet Insurance Company. Nationwide Insurance is a service mark of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 13CON2183 TOOTH or CONSEQUENCES WHY YOUR PET NEEDS DENTAL CARE BROUGHT TO YOU BY VPI® PET INSURANCE VPI PET insuran 42 30 the number of permanent teeth dogs have by 5-7 months of age the number of permanent teeth cats have by 5-6 months of age Think your pet’s Amount, in millions, spent by VPI® Pet Insurance policyholders on pet dental conditions: teeth are fine? Think again. $9.8M Number of pets showing signs of oral disease by age 3: $8.1M $ $7.9M $7.2M $6.1M 8 OUT OF 10 DOGS 7 OUT OF 10 CATS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 100% – Periodontal disease accounted for Periodontal disease 80% – 52% of all dental conditions claimed by VPI policyholders in 2012 60% - results when residual food, bacteria and tartar collect 40% – in the spaces between the gum and tooth, causing infection 20% – that spreads to the bone. Preventive pet oral care now can save you money later. $166 Average claim amount for pet teeth cleaning $227 Average claim amount for treating tooth-related disease Teeth covered in tartar Bleeding from the mouth Bad breath Drooling or dropping food signs of dental disease in dogs Loss of appetite or weight loss and cats Discomfort when Loose or touched in mouth area discolored teeth 3 things you can do for your pet’s teeth 1 2 3 Take your pet Talk to your Schedule regular for a dental exam veterinarian veterinary dental cleanings for at least once about an а year. at-home your pet. regimen. VPI Pet Insurance reimburses for dental care ranging from tooth abscesses to root canals and periodontal disease. Receive benefits for annual dental cleanings with supplementary CareGuard Premier wellness coverage. Learn more at www.petinsurance.com. Sources: American Veterinary Medical Association-www.avma.org The American Veterinary Dental College-www.avdc.org American Veterinary Dental Society-www.avds-online.org VPI Pet Insurance claims database-www.petinsurance.com VPI PET insurance a Nationwide Insurance company Insurance plans are offered and administered by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and DVM Insurance Agency in all other states. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Brea, CA, an A.M. Best A rated company (2012); National Casualty Company (all other states), Madison, WI, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2012). ©2013 Veterinary Pet Insurance Company. Nationwide Insurance is a service mark of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 13CON2183