According to Petplan (source: 2008), 97% of vets witnessed pet owners forced to put their pets to sleep because they couldn’t afford to pay for veterinary treatment. It’s ever more the case in times of economic uncertainty and Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance to confirm that 80% of vets can’t always dispense necessary care because customers are financially strapped.

Vet fees inflation has been rising high above the inflation rate for years, +15% solely last year, and pet owners now struggle to pay what proves to be an expensive bill each time they walk into a vet practice. To top it all up, pets are increasingly suffering from obesity (36% of dogs and 29% of cats) and behavioural problems due to a shift in lifestyles, especially in urban areas.

It may be the perfect time for the 64% of pet owners that are not currently insured (source: Datamonitor 2008) to finally consider pet insurance. The question they need to ask themselves is whether they would be able to afford the cost of treatment (consultation, operation, medicine, diet food…) should their pet develop an illness or suffer an accident. Or would they have to opt for euthanasia? Pet insurance provides you with peace of mind, so that you can relax, safe in the knowledge that your pet will receive necessary care regardless of how much it costs.

With so many providers out there, it’s not always easy to find your way, so check out the following pages for more information and make an informed choice:

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