Is pet insurance worth it? [Video]

(CONSUMER)– We treat our pets like family members and spend billions of dollars on veterinary bills yearly. If you think pet insurance could save money on routine checkups and emergencies, listen up.

Consumer Reports found that not all pet insurance parents are satisfied, and there may be better ways to save on medical care for your furry friends.

A survey by Consumer Reports revealed pet owners are pretty unhappy with pet insurance coverage.

In the survey, over 2,000 members shared their experience with pet insurance, covering everything from what’s actually covered to the premiums they paid and the claims process for getting reimbursed. Overall, there was no real top dog.

Most of the results found that the insurance companies were all pretty middle of the pack.

Consumer Reports examined survey data on eight pet insurance providers. The total cost was, on average, around $47 per month per pet.

Six insurance providers …