Small Talk - Spring 2018

Pet insurance By Lisa Phillips CertVR Cert GP (FelP) BVetMed MRCVS Fenton Vets I f your pet is involved in an accident or has a serious lifelong illness, you should be prepared for how you will manage the initial costs and any ongoing costs which may be quite substantial. Veterinary medicine and surgery have now advanced so much that your vet can offer you many of the treatments and tests offered to humans such as CT or MRI scans and spinal or heart surgery - however these are often carried out at specialist hospitals and costs can easily mount up to thousands of pounds. Pet insurance covers your veterinary costs should your pet become ill or injured. It is a sensible option so that you have peace of mind that you will be in a position to offer your pet the best available treatment without having to worry about cost at a time that is already stressful. Owning a pet is a privilege, and part of your responsibility as a pet owner is making sure that you can afford all the necessary bills associated with keeping your pet healthy and taking prompt action when they are unwell. 04 small talk