Should I Get Pet Insurance for My Dog?

This is a question that many pet owners have asked and the majority do decide to take out some form of pet insurance to save their nest egg should the dog require serious medical treatment. If you are new to pet ownership, here are a few reasons why pet insurance is recommended. 

Emergency Cover

We all know active and inquisitive puppies can be, and in the event the dog has an injury, the insurance will cover it. Finding pet insurance in Australia is easy with an online search, and when you find an established insurer, browse their website and look at the various policies they offer. If you have saved all year for that once-in-a-lifetime trip, you don’t want to risk losing that on vet bills, which could end up being the case. Emergency pet cover isn’t expensive and then you have peace of mind, knowing that you are covered in the event of an emergency

Regular Vet Costs – Owning a dog brings with it many responsibilities, and regular visits to the vet are part and parcel of having a canine pet. The initial cost of microchipping and vaccinating the dog can also be partially covered if you take out the right insurance policy, then there are things like deworming and regular health checks. You might want to have your dog spayed or neutered, and if you want a comprehensive pet insurance policy, you get a portion of the cost for most treatments.

Ensuring Good Health

Just like with humans, if a dog is monitored during his growth period, any issues can be quickly dealt with, before they become serious, and with your dog in perfect health, you can all exercise daily and enjoy each other’s company to the fullest. It is important to understand the responsibilities that dog ownership entails, which would include any medical expenses, as well as food as regular grooming.

The Dangers Facing Dogs

If you live in an urban environment, there are many risks to your pet, in the form of cars, other dogs, getting lost, or simply an injury due to excited overplay, which often happens with an energetic puppy. Fireworks, for example, can really affect a young dog and send him running in any direction and before you know it, he is lost and cannot find his way home. Obviously, this is why the dog should have a microchip inserted under his skin, but that is assuming he is found by someone. Dogs get sick, they pick up viruses while out and about, and without treatment, it could become serious, so make sure that your dog has the medical cover he needs.

There are more than 1,000 dog rescue facilities across Australia, full of dogs that, for one reason or another are homeless. If you have yet to choose your new pet, take a look at your nearest dog rescue and you might just find a dog that melts your heart and you can give him a loving life that he deserves.