As the nation continues to debate human health care, PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance is now providing high-quality, comprehensive pet health insurance to pet owners from coast to coast.

Now approved to sell health insurance policies for dogs and cats in 46 states (with applications pending in the four remaining states), PurinaCare announced today it has added Louisiana, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the District of Columbia.

“People love their pets like a member of the family and we believe no pet owner should be forced to let their wallets dictate the appropriate care when their dog or cat has an unexpected accident or illness,” said David Goodnight, DVM, President and Chief Operating Officer of PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance. “PurinaCare helps give pet owners peace of mind that their beloved dog or cat is protected and will receive and have access to high-quality care in the event any unforeseen issues arise.”

PurinaCare offers two easy-to-use, comprehensive plans designed to help pet owners provide a lifetime of care for dogs and cats.

• PurinaCare plus Preventive Care covers eligible accidents and illnesses, as well as routine expenses like annual exams, eligible vaccinations, flea and heartworm preventatives, and dental scaling/polishing.
• PurinaCare without Preventive Care insures against the unexpected, including eligible accidents and illnesses, even those arising from hereditary conditions.

With either PurinaCare plan, pet owners

• Choose an annual deductible*;
• Choose their vet;
• Are directly reimbursed 80% of eligible expenses1

* The $500 and $1,000 deductible PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance policies have received the American Animal Hospital Association Seal of Acceptance.

1 After deductible and 20% co-pay

All PurinaCare insurance policies in these new jurisdictions are underwritten by Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha (CSI), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Incorporated (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B). CSI (https://www.csidirect.com) has earned an A+ Superior rating from AM Best as of April 14, 2009 in recognition of its financial stability.

PurinaCare FAQ: http://www.purinacare.com/our_plans_faqs.aspx

How PurinaCare Works: http://www.purinacare.com/how_it_works.aspx

PurinaCare Plans: http://www.purinacare.com/our_plans.aspx

Is PurinaCare in Your State?: https://secure.purinacare.com/Forms/States.aspx

Your Pet’s Health: http://www.purinacare.com/your_pets_health.aspx

Personalized Quote: https://secure.purinacare.com/Calculator/qstep1.aspx?mode=quote

About PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance

PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance, Inc. is dedicated to providing pet owners with a Lifetime of Care™ for their pets. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance, Inc. offers PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance to pet owners in most states and promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement, and the positive bond between people and their pets. For more information about PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance, go to www.purinacare.com.