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It is a legal requirement for every single car owner to
insure their car in the event of an accident. Consequently,
you are able to have your car repaired should you be unfortunate
to be involved in a collision. The other main purpose of
insurance is that should any significant injuries occur
to the driver or passengers there is a "pot of money"
available to assist those who may be affected in their recovery
back to good health.
Unfortunately, no such compulsory "safety net"
exists for pets who find themselves in a similar position.
Pet health insurance in the UK is currently very much regarded
as an optional extra. Accordingly, the national statistics
suggest that over 80% of pets remain uninsured.
If, like "Star" ( left ) your cat or dog becomes
involved in a road traffic and suffers multiple orthopaedic
injuries then bills of several thousand pounds are not uncommon.
Rebuilding shattered knees as in "Stars" case
requires a very significant input on our part at the Fairfield
Veterinary Centre not just during surgery but throughout
the rehabilitation and recovery process.
Whilst the technology and expertise can be readily accessible
it is, sadly, only available to those who can afford it
- or the insured patients!
Cost of treatment is a significant factor and major consideration
for the vast majority of our patients and is a very frustrating
hurdle that myself and my colleagues have to take into account
on a daily basis.
Having your pet insured doesn't guarantee good health but
in my experience it certainly improves your chances - which
in this uncertain world is no bad thing!
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