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Starting at just £3.27 per month for dog insurance and free overseas travel cover as standard. Join the many thousands of happy customers across the country. AFI are pleased to announce that we now offer no less than 7 different policy options.

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Is Buying Pet Insurance Really Worth It?

Pet insurance is there to protect you from such disasters and also provide a lifeline to your pet as you may not necessarily be able to afford the best treatment at the time.

Cover from just £3.27 per month for dogs
Lifetime cover options to a massive £40,000 per condition
We will insure pets at any age for the first time
We handle everything in-house in the UK, including claims
Our net profits help needy animal charities at home and abroad!

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The True Cost Of Keeping Family Pets

Serious about getting a pet? Why not..they are great company for people of all ages. Just one thing though; Animal Friends Insurance would like to remind you to bear in mind the financial cost of keeping an animal. Also whether or not to buy one or get one from a respected rescue centre: please see our partner links pages for details on some great rescue centres here in the UK..

Once the decision of bringing home is made, the cost of keeping a pet has to be taken into consideration. We offer a list of things that you should take into account:

A puppy or kitten will need a pet bed or basket. An adult dog may need a kennel in the garden.
Depending on the size of the pet, a healthy diet can cost up to several hundred pounds every year.
Skin care and grooming will cost more for a longhaired dog or cat.
Health problems will need to be treated. Routine check ups, vaccinations and dental care can be expensive. A young pet may need neutering. Middle aged or old pets will need extra medical care.
With healthy food, enough exercise and good medical care a pet could live as long as 15-20 years.
Old age will bring its own health problems like arthritis, eye problems and general old age ailments.

Responsible pet care can get expensive and unaffordable. Taking advantage of a suitable and affordable pet insurance plan would be a sensible thing to consider doing. The most important consideration while doing so may simply be to buy a policy that is within your means and right for your personal circumstances.

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