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'Ensure pet policy covers long-term conditions' |
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Tuesday, 20 November 2007 |
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People with pets should check their insurance covers long-term treatment to avoid large bills, an expert has commented.
Claire Moyles, pet insurance manager at Sainsbury's Bank, made her comments in response to figures showing more than a third of pet policies will not continue providing cover after 12 months.
The bank warned that conditions in animals such as epilepsy, heart conditions and eczema could be long-term problems or reoccur in pets, potentially leaving some under-covered owners with a large bill.
Ms Moyles said: "Good quality pet insurance does not need to be expensive because extensive cover at a competitive price can be found by shopping around."
Earlier this year, a study by Halifax found pets can be an important part of people's lives, with more than one million Britons having a cat or dog as a substitute for a human companion.
It revealed more than 650,000 people said they cooked more frequently for their pet than their family or partner. Article from London Stock Exchange No one has commented on this article. |
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