Pet insurance in West Virginia

Pets have a great life in the Mountain State but there are many reasons why you should get pet insurance in West Virginia

Life is old there, older than the trees... John Denver loved his home state and with good cause. One of the smaller US states, what West Virginia lacks in size it makes up for in eye-popping beauty. Is there a more beautiful state than the Mountain State? There might be – but we don’t want to know about it. Here your dog will be able to enjoy a wide range of scenic days out, provided you’re always there to keep them away from any danger – and make sure they have pet insurance just in case.

Mountain mama

Synonymous with mountains, West Virginia’s state motto is ‘Mountaineers are always free!’ Who else is always free? Dogs. Let’s start with a superb place to take them: Monongahela National Forest. Particularly beautiful in the fall because of the way that the trees take on their sumptuous red and orange hues, this forest is great for all doggos, whether Husky or Dachshund.

Over in Elkins, in the east of the state, it has a huge deal to keep your pet and yourself entertained. There’s boating; there’s hiking; there’s camping; there’s horse-riding (if you can find a horse). It’s the kind of enormous natural stage on which your furry friend will love to frolic.

But be careful. This is the kind of place that could legitimately be called Bear Country, and you do not want your dog coming face to face with one of those massive animals – however big your dog, the bear will be bigger. Not only would it be terrifying, if your dog were attacked by a bear the vet bills would be ugly and enormous. Which is how you’d be describing the bear to anyone within earshot.

Country roads

If your pooch is always tugging at your sleeve to be taken on brewery tours, West Virginia has you covered. At Freefolk, in Fayetteville, you can sit side by side and enjoy a beer and a bowl of water. Or why not pop down to Terra Alta and High Ground Brewing, where you can even take in some live music when you’re not sipping on their craft beers. Do make sure that your dog doesn’t lap up anything they shouldn’t; alcohol poisoning is a horrible thing to happen to a dog and to your wallet, costing around $1,800 to treat at the vet’s.

“Heat stroke can cost you $5,000 to treat without insurance”

But if you’re looking for something truly altruistic, genuinely just for your dog, take them to a dog park. Open from 8 till dark, Fido’s Backyard is a great park in the north, perfect for off-leash time. Over in the excellently named Hurricane, you could pay a visit to Valley Dog Park. Remember to keep your dog hydrated as they sprint about the place: West Virginia can get excessively hot and there’s no guarantee these parks will have water. You don’t want to deal with anything as horrible as heat stroke, which can cost $5,000 to treat without insurance.

With almost three in four households in West Virginia owning some kind of pet, the state is a wonderful place to rear an animal. Just keep your wits about you as you unleash your pup on the great and picturesque outdoors – they won't want you to take them home...

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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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X-rays, CT scans & MRI's

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Illnesses

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Medication

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General check ups

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Follow up care

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Cancer

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Allergies

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Surgery

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Emergency care

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Chronic illnesses

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Congenital conditions

How much does pet insurance cost in West Virginia?

BreedAreaAgeAnnual CoverageTypical Premium
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Mixed medium

Charlestown

3 months

$5,000

$21.10

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Golden Retriever

Morgantown

3 years

Unlimited

$30.59

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Chihuahua

Huntington

6 years

Unlimited

$26.80

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Domestic Shorthair

Martinsburg

3 months

$5,000

$13.83

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Domestic Shorthair

Wheeling

4 years

$5,000

$12.49

What do West Virginia residents think about pet insurance?

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You’ve never seen a cheekier Bull Terrier than Saruman, who’s been with us for eight years now. A few years ago, we found out that Saruman had glucosuria – sugar in the urine. He’d become withdrawn and aloof; anything but his cheeky self. If it weren’t for our insurance plan we’d have been staring at a bill of $2,500. Fortunately, we’re the kind of people who would insure our breakfast if we could. Saruman’s OK now and so is our bank balance.

GarthMorgantown

Disseminated intravascular coagulation. Didn’t know what it was until Hugh, our large Chow Chow, contracted it in 2016. Vile. A horrible thing to get. We watched him deteriorate in front of us. But I’ll take the credit both for rushing him to the vet’s and having insured him in the first place. My instincts were right – they always are. We dodged a $5,500 bullet that day, and Hugh’s back to his normal grumpy self.

Louise Clarksburg

What’s the best pet insurance in West Virginia?

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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