Buy pet insurance this Christmas says ABI

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) urged dog and cat owners to buy their pets the present of pet insurance this Christmas. Anyone who gives and receives a pet this year should ensure they have some sort of insurance cover. A survey conducted by the association showed that 31% of people considered purchasing gifts for their pet and acknowledged that insurance is a very important part of responsible ownership.

A dog is for life not just for Christmas

This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Dogs Trust tagline “A dog is for life not just for Christmas”. According to Clarissa Baldwin – Dogs Trust chief executive, there are still 1.8% of dogs bought as gifts: as many as 131,400 per year.

A pet is a great responsibility and if you buy one as a gift, you should make sure that the receiver understands such responsibility and is ready to take good care of it. Also make sure you or them take out pet insurance. People should ensure they can afford emergency and ongoing veterinary treatment in case of an illness or an accident.

You can compare pet insurance providers and get online discounts for a cheaper quote.