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Making
sense of pet
insurance
Your pet is a treasured
and close member
of the family and so it's
important that you're
able to provide the care
they need should they
become ill or injured.

It’s been reported that about
one in three pets will need
unexpected vet treatment every
year. It can be a distressing,
worrying and expensive time.
You want to do the very best for
your pet.
Some people risk things by not
taking out pet insurance but it’s
an anxious decision and it’s
best to have peace of mind.
The average claim for a vet
bill is said to be about £400
and of course more extensive
treatment will cost a lot more It’s
difficult sometimes to find the
money for expensive vet fees
and so paying a regular monthly
amount for pet insurance - or
an annual lump sum - means
that you’re protected against
unplanned costs and you can
then rest easy knowing that
your pet is taken care of.
I know of two sick dogs which
cost thousands in vet bills but
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