Why Pet Insurance is so essential?

Perhaps the most upsetting part of being a pet owner is when your pet's problem is treatable but you just can't afford to put it right.

That's why owners take out pet health care insurance and why vets recommend pet health insurance to their clients.

 

Did you know?

• The average UK vet charge is £309.28 and costs can spiral to as much as £10,000 for chronic illnesses, or £4,000 for a broken bone (Data Monitor 2008).
• Not all pet insurance offers Lifetime Cover. Some policies do not cover your pet against a lifelong illness or condition. But helpucover provides cover for illness or injury for the rest of your pet's life
• The average lifespan of a dog is 12 - 14 years, and cats 9 - 15 years (BBC Science & Nature). So if your pet does develop a long term condition it could prove to be very expensive. With arthritis treatment costing on average £287.48 per year for a medium sized dog and diabetes treatment for a cat costing on average £386.46 per year are you sure you can afford to be without cover?

* Figures based on the actual claims paid (average) for a medium sized springer spaniel with arthritis and claims cost (average) for a cat with diabetes.