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Is Buying Pet Insurance Really Worth It?

If your pet dog or cat needs veterinary treatment for any one of a number of common diseases or is inflicted by a life threatening illness, the cost of treatment could run into many thousands of pounds. UK Veterinary care is expensive! 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.

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Did you know that arthritis is one of the most common sources of chronic pain in dogs and cats that is treated by veterinarians today? Studies have shown that one in every four adult dogs has arthritis. There has also been an increase in the number of cats who are being treated for arthritis. Having pet insurance on your dog or cat can help take some of the financial burden off of you and make sure that your pets receive the best possible care.

 

Arthritis is a life-long disease which can be treated. Buying dog insurance and cat insurance are ways to help protect the four-legged members of your family for their lifetime. If you suspect your pet may have arthritis you should make an appointment with your vet immediately.  They can do a physical exam which sometimes includes x-rays. This can be a costly expense and to help ease the strain on your budget a full lifetime pet insurance policy can help.

 

Here are some signs to look for to determine if your pet may have arthritis:
  •                         Difficulty sitting or standing
  •                         Seems to have stiff or sore joints
  •                         Favoring a limb
  •                         Will hesitate when trying to jump, run or climb stairs
  •                         Sleeping more
  •                         Weight gain
  •                         Showing less interest in play or being less alert

buy dog insuranceIf your pet has any of these symptoms for more than two weeks you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. If your dog or cat does have arthritis the best thing you can do for them is to get a treatment plan started as soon as possible.

 

By getting dog insurance or cat insurance on your pet you will be prepared if your pet should develop arthritis or any other disease. Veterinary bills can run into thousands of pounds. Animal Friends Insurance have dog insurance and cat insurance policies that will suit your needs. At the same time you will also be giving to other animals that are in need of help.

 

Animal Friends Insurance is a not for profit organisation which donates 100% net profits from Pet Insurance and Life Insurance policies to charities all over the world helping animals in need. So this means if you were to buy pet insurance from us you would not only be providing for your pet, you would also be helping animal charities all over the world.
 

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