The Importance Of Pet Insurance

Summary: While most of us never think twice about getting home contents insurance - after all, it is not compulsory - it is surprising how many pet owners do not take out pet insurance. Yet, you are three times more likely to need to make a claim on your pet insurance (if you have it) compared to your contents insurance! Many cat and dog owners see pet insurance as unnecessary, yet every year, one in three pets make an unexpected trip to the vet, meaning their owner will need to...

While most of us never think twice about getting home contents insurance - after all, it is not compulsory - it is surprising how many pet owners do not take out pet insurance. Yet, you are three times more likely to need to make a claim on your pet insurance (if you have it) compared to your contents insurance! Many cat and dog owners see pet insurance as unnecessary, yet every year, one in three pets make an unexpected trip to the vet, meaning their owner will need to find the money to pay for their treatment. These costs can literally run into hundreds - sometimes even thousands - of pounds. As example, when 12 year old Timmy - a Bombay cat - was adopted from a local rescue by the Ashcroft family, they immediately got him checked over by their vet and then took out pet insurance at a cost of