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Life in the old dog yet

20/09/2004

The increasing willingness of pet owners to take out insurance for their four-legged friends is seeing old dogs live much longer.

Illnesses or injuries that would previously have resulted in a very long sleep are now much more affordable thanks to tailored Pet Insurance policies.

The trend started in the US where some pets have been elevated to a similar status to humans, with their own beauty parlours, health farms and even psychologists.

But the head of insurance for the Consumer Affairs Association of America, Robert Hunter, has highlighted a downside.

While old dogs are living longer, younger, healthier dogs who would otherwise have taken their place are often left without a home.

"Dogs aren't people," Mr Hunter noted.

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