{"id":36367,"date":"2021-09-23T12:41:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=36367"},"modified":"2021-09-23T12:46:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:46:26","slug":"pet-insurance-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/pet-insurance-is-it-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Owning a pet is a privilege \u2014 and it\u2019s a privilege that brings with it a big financial responsibility. In fact, <\/span>according to the PDSA<\/span><\/a> the overall cost of having a dog is between \u00a325,000 and \u00a330,800, depending on the size and breed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Much of these costs are related to food, routine health care and things like grooming and boarding kennel bills. But there are also unexpected costs. For example, it\u2019s estimated that 92% of pets will need emergency veterinary treatment at some stage in their lives. <\/span><\/p>\n

One of the simplest ways to offset these costs is to take out pet insurance – but is it worth it? Head of Telehealth at Vets Now,<\/a> Dave Leicester, looks into the issue of pet insurance and weighs up the benefits for pet owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n


What does pet insurance cover?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n


It primarily provides cover for unexpected variety fees if your pet is injured or ill. While all policies vary, some with also reimburse you if you have to:<\/p>\n