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title: Aspiration Pneumonia Pet Insurance Claim
description: Rawley the Scottish Deerhound experiences multiple bouts of aspiration pneumonia due to a swallowing disorder. Embrace helped pay his vet bills.
lastUpdated: 2025-10-02T19:06:22.000Z
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# Rawley's Story

![This Scottish Deerhound Rawley happily sitting on his own bed is smiling at his owner who got him pet insurance and saved his life for the better after developing pneumonia.](//images.ctfassets.net/cy68knbg9g5b/3GcK7uN1hQ7Xsm2h72fUh6/3b2f053b4b8453e563c80e8c0f137052/rawley---scottish-deerhound_d5c4c007-730d-4a38-95e2-47ec754369e0.webp?)
Rawley the Scottish Deerhound experienced multiple bouts of aspiration pneumonia due to a swallowing disorder.

### Vet Bill: $13,722

### Background

Scottish Deerhound Rawley had always been healthy, but all that changed when he was 2 years old. He developed pneumonia, and after treatment, it just kept coming back. He was admitted to Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for treatment as well as a battery of tests and specialty consults.

His veterinarians initially diagnosed him with a neurological swallowing disorder that caused him to aspirate his food and water, resulting in repeated bouts of aspiration pneumonia.

Later, as he continued to struggle with respiratory infections despite careful management, tests suggested an immune system component to the problem. A course of inhaled steroids was prescribed. The cost of the medication alone would be over $300 a month -- potentially for life.

Total cost over a three-year period so far: $13,722.28. Fortunately, Rawley has been Embraced since he was 12 weeks old, and his policy has covered $10,101.84!

## Rawley's Claim Refund

| **Claim Details** | **Amount** |
| --- | --- |
| Actual Vet Bill | $13,722.28 |
| Covered Charges | $13,677.28 |
| Annual Deductible | $1,049.98 |
| Copay | $2,525.46 |
| Total Embrace Reimbursement | $10,101.84 |