Pet insurance in Alaska

Pets have a great life in state known as 'The Last Frontier', but there are many reasons why you should get pet insurance in Alaska.

A pet in Alaska is going to lead a charmed life, with the state offering some of the most spectacular landscapes and photogenic walks in the country.

Take a dog to the Last Frontier State and they’ll be spoiled for choice. At Fairbanks Dog Park, a specially adapted space for your pet, dogs can run around safely in the fenced-in play spaces, improve their skills in the dog training area, or just run ahead of you as you hike in the 20-acre park. 

The state is also home to Gates of the Arctic, the northernmost national park in the US. While the park is a breath-taking day out, the list of animals that call it home – bears, foxes and coyotes, for example – is a good indication that your dog should be insured before you let them off the lead. Breeds like Huskies and Labradors are very inquisitive, potentially causing them harm in these scenarios. It can be costly to treat a dog who has been attacked by a coyote ($4,500) and it can set you back $1,500 to treat a nose bleed.

If you want to come in from the cold (Alaska is, after all, the chilliest state in the country), Tommy’s Burger Stop and Spenard Roadhouse (both in Anchorage, the largest city) come highly recommended as dog-friendly places to eat. And Turnagain Brewing – again in Anchorage – welcomes dogs whose owners need their thirst quenching. Be careful what your dog puts in their mouth though: alcohol is toxic for them, and it can cost up to $5,000 to treat poisoning in dogs.

Run-of-the-mill exercise and over-excitement can take a strain on an animal who wants to dash about in trails like Diamond Creek or Winner Creek; do your best to make sure that you avoid paying more than you have to for things like muscle spasms ($1,500), arthritis ($2,500 in a worst-case scenario), or paw inflammation (up to $2,000 if surgery is required). These stunning trails are close to water, so make sure that your pooch is never in danger of getting out of their depth – treating a dog who has almost drowned can cost $9,000.

“Although lots of exercise is fun for your pup, it could cause muscle spasms which could cost $1,500 to treat”

As far as dog-friendly beaches go, Bishops Beach in Homer has the kind of flat sand that your pet will love sprinting along. It is far from the only beach at which your dog would be welcome. Just make sure, when you go, to be vigilant; while it may be less likely in Alaska, heatstroke in a dog can cost $5,000 to treat. Without any shade, running around all the time, your dog will be vulnerable. Your dog may not be covered but you should be.

Of course, all dogs must be licensed in Alaska and all adopted dogs and cats must wear a micro-chip in order to be identified. The Last Frontier State looks after its animals; Alaska was the first state to consider the wellbeing of pets in divorce cases.  

Why get pet insurance at all?

At Petted, we sincerely believe that pet insurance is a must for all pet parents, whether you live in New York, North Carolina or Nebraska. It doesn’t matter if you’re a city- or country-dweller, if you have a Bull Mastiff or a Burmese, your beloved pet is at risk from injury, illness and inherited conditions – and these things can cost a lot of money to fix.

If you don’t have a very large savings account then you run the risk of either getting into a ton of debt (we’re talking tens of thousands of dollars in some cases) or – and we hate to think about this – not being able to pay for your pet’s treatment and having to either give them up or, tragically, have them euthanized.

So, for the sake of a few dollars a month, please buy yourself some peace of mind and your pet a healthier, more secure future. To find the best pet insurance policy for where you live, click here. We'll fetch you the perfect quotes in less than a minute.

Plan Coverage

It’s a real worry when your pet gets sick. But with plenty of reimbursement options available, pet insurance can help cover up to 100% of veterinary costs for new accidents and illnesses – plus much more.

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Accidents

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How much does pet insurance cost in Alaska?

BreedAreaAgeAnnual CoverageTypical Premium
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Mixed medium

Anchorage

3 months

$5,000

$21.66

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Golden Retriever

Jeneau

3 years

Unlimited

$31.51

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Chihuahua

Fairbanks

6 years

Unlimited

$27.60

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Domestic Shorthair

Badger

3 months

$5,000

$14.24

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Domestic Shorthair

College

4 years

$5,000

$14.24

What do Alaska residents think about pet insurance?

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My old Dalmatian Mr P must have eaten some holly when we were on a walk through Tongass; he had to be held overnight at the vet’s because he was shaking and vomiting so bad. If my wife and I hadn’t insured him we would have paid thousands. As it was, we only paid $295 in co-pay.

LanceJuneau

Shortly after we moved to Sitka, our cat Leeroy had a hard time adjusting to his surroundings. One night he was hit by a large car and broke both his back legs. Once a neighbour had brought him over, we rushed him to the vet’s, who were able to operate on him. The surgery he needed would have cost $4,500 – money we never needed to pay thanks to our insurance plan.

ElsaSitka

What’s the best pet insurance in Alaska?

ProviderCustomer Review ScoreWaiting PeriodMinimum Enroll AgeMaximum Enroll AgePricing

50% off routine wellness plans

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4.9

14 days for illnesses 48 hours for accidents No wait for switching direct from another provider

8 weeks

No age limit

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2

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4.8

2 days for accidents 14 days for illness

6 weeks

14 years for illness (no max for accidents)

$$

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5-star-rated Forbes pet insurer

3

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4.8

14 days for illnesses 48 hours for accidents

6 weeks

14 years old

$$

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4

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4.6

14 days for illnesses 3 days for accidents

7 weeks

14 years old

$

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5

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4.5

14 days for illnesses 2 days for accidents

8 weeks

14 years old

$$

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6

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4.3

15 days

8 weeks

14 years old

$$

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Can pay claims directly to your vet

7

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4.2

30 days for illnesses 5 days for accidents

No lower limit

14 years old

$$$

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8

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4.0

14 days, including knee injuries and hip dysplasia

8 weeks

No age limit

$$$

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9

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4.0

14 days

No lower limit

No age limit

$$$

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10

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3.9

14 days for illnesses One day for accidents

8 weeks

No age limit

$$

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Pet insurance alternative: emergency plan

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3.8

14 days

No lower limit

14 years old

$

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12

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3.8

14 days for illnesses 2 days for accidents

8 weeks

No age limit

$$

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13

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3.6

15 days for accidents and illnesses 30 days for cancer

8 weeks

No age limit

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