Cat Health Insurance - Choosing The Right Program For Your Cat

When you have cats, insurance is a must if you can possibly afford it. Given the increasing numbers of illnesses and diseases being reported over the last twenty or thirty years, it's likely that your pet will need expert care at least once in his lifetime. You never know if he is going to fall ill or break a leg, and you want to be sure that when this happens you can afford to give him the best and latest veterinary expertise.

After all he is part of the family and he looks to you for protection and care; to have to deny him treatment because there is no money available would be unbearable. You only have to look at the current rates veterinary surgeons charge for surgery to know that cat insurance not only gives you peace of mind but that your cat will never have to suffer without veterinary care.

When you're looking around for a cat insurance program it's worth thinking about what you want the insurance to cover within the premium. If you're looking for cheap cat insurance, check the small print, the exclusions and the limits of the cover so that you're not suddenly left with a huge vet bill which you thought would be covered by your premium. Remember that it is a requirement of most insurance policies that your cat has annual check ups and has proof of vaccinations and worming treatments as standard.

Firstly think about where you live, and whether you need cat accident insurance for damage in your home or to someone else's home. This is particularly relevant if you are renting and you want to be able to make good any repairs that may be needed if your cat shins up the curtains and pulls down the rail or shreds the carpet in a burst of energy.

What about the age of your cat? Some insurance companies are reluctant to insure cats over the age of eight years old so if you're looking for lifetime insurance include that priority in your criteria for choosing a broker.

Some insurance companies offer 100% compensation if you have a house cat that doesn't go outside, simply because they're more likely to come into contact with other cats and get into scrapes when they're outside.

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When you insure your pedigree cat you will find that premiums are higher than those for the standard moggy or mutt, and you may find that insurance generally is higher in cities than it is for more rural areas. Check for chronic conditions too - if your cat contracts a long term illness will the insurance pay for the continuing cost of treatment or only the first consultation and course of treatment. And last but not least, check what will happen if you make a claim and what proof do you need to show to the insurance company to be reimbursed - and will your premiums be affected by making a claim.

One of the best advertisements is word of mouth, so check amongst your friends and neighbour to see if any pet insurance companies are particularly recommended. Otherwise trawl the net and just draw up a checklist of the priorities you need covered and tick them off as you research. You'll soon find the one that suits you and your cat.

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