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Cat owners urged to get insured

15/11/2004

A new study has advised people living with cats to take out Pet Insurance to avoid paying huge veterinary fees.

Research by online pollster YouGov has found that the average lifetime bill for a cat living for 13 years is around £13,500 before factoring in the cost of insurance or fees to vets.

A cat MRI scan costs £1,000, for example and owners are advised that high insurance premiums are a small price to pay for avoiding the cost of huge vet's fees, particularly if the cat has a long-term condition.

Owners who are already paying a small fortune to look after their cat may be reluctant to purchase insurance, especially when annual premiums can be as high as £200 for those living in London.

However, the study warns that choosing the cheapest insurance may not be the answer either, as some can require the buyer to pay as much as 35 per cent of expensive treatments.

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