Dog owners should prepare for costs

Posted 2008-01-1

Dogs are expensive and a financial commitment owners should be prepared for. Tesco Pet Insurance believe that 5.2million dog owners need to better manage their finances in order to handle the cost of their dogs.  According to the insurance provider just 12% of owners insure their dogs against potentially large vet bills. This is despite 38% of pet owners polled by Mintel stating that they felt they could not afford veterinary treatment for their animal. Allan Burn of Tesco Pet Insurance said:

“The price for treating an uninsured dog can be hefty, with the incidence of such lack of preparation saddening.”

Tesco Pet Insurance is offering discounts of 20% to customers who buy online and 10% to those who buy over the phone. According to the company this will help those pet owners who believe veterinary bills may be beyond their means.

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