Recent reports show that a vast
number of pet owners are turning to
alternative therapies to cure their ailing pets. Protecting your pets has
proved to be an issue of growing importance in recent times, be it for peace of
mind to protect your four-legged loved ones, or for protection for yourself
when a pet turns vicious.
Many owners are turning to
treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and hydrotherapy
in an attempt to cure sick cats and dogs. While owners in search of pet insurance must be careful,
considering that not all quotes will cover such therapies, it is an addition to
the long list of evidence to show that owners are treating their pets more and
more like humans, which means they should be looking to insure them too.
Asking owners to consider the
possibility of losing their pet, either to illness,
loss, theft, or the law as a
result of an attack or accident is a difficult subject to broach. However
evidence shows that 250,000 cats and
dogs go missing every year, and a 1 pet
every hour is put down in the UK, proving just how important it is to seek
cover.
Evidence of a strong connection
with our pets is a repeated source of news material, with the recent story of
the extreme measures one Barnsley resident went to, to recover her dog Angel at
the end of last year. Dawn Maw, 42 took out a second mortgage of £160,000 on the home she shared with
her husband and children in order to raise the £10,000 reward she would offer to the person who returned her lost
dog.
The proposed amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act would see impetus
placed more with the owner, than with a particular breed of animal, so owners
thinking just because they don’t own a Pit-bull
or a Staffordshire terrier (two
breeds reportedly associated with attacks) then they are not in any danger, are
wrong to assume. Insuring your pet with a comprehensive
quote which covers third party costs
in the event of an attack or accident would be a wise investment, especially
with acts such as these coming into effect.
Pet insurance
cover not only prevents unwanted costs in the event of loss or legal issues, but
also covers vet bills should your pet fall ill or be involved in an accident. Finding
an insurance company with a high margin for covering any unforeseen vet’s bills - which can run into the thousands - is essential for owners who love their pets as if they were a family member.
Discount Insurance
boasts a high £10,000 cover on vet’s
bills. Visit us today or call 0208
847 8000 for a quick quote on getting your pets protected.
David Steedman
