Anyone who’s ever cared for a dog knows the hope of giving them a long, healthy life filled with comfort and love.

But that journey isn’t always smooth, especially when medical issues make treatment expensive and complicated.

That was the reality for Zippy. Adopted as a senior, he already had health concerns.

So when his owner noticed a troubling new symptom, she didn’t hesitate. She headed straight to the vet to find out what was wrong.

A Hidden Cause Behind The Coughing

Given Zippy’s condition, most would assume he had pet insurance. But that wasn’t the case.

Michelle, his owner, had never purchased coverage. Because of Zippy’s heart condition, insurance wouldn’t cover the treatments he needed.

And with veterinary costs already high in California, Michelle decided it wasn’t worth

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