Being a pet owner has many benefits - pets provide companionship and bring a lot of fun to the home. Some pets are so loved that we even hear stories in the media about people leaving millions in their will to a beloved pet - usually a cat, for some reason!
With pet ownership also comes responsibility. How many times have you had to get out of bed early because the cat has been mewling, asking for its breakfast, while you want another half hours sleep. So you get up, bleary eyed and feed the cat. The same thing with dogs - no matter how much you'd rather stay in the warmth and watch television, you always take the dog for a walk because you know it's the highlight of the doggy day.
Then there's the expense of pet ownership. Buying bedding, treats, toys and food isn't that much of an outlay. Not unless you have a lot of dogs and or cats. Or a big breed like the Great Dane. Where unexpected expenses can arise is when a pet is injured or falls ill. Vets fees being what they are, the choice is either to hope that your pet will not need any veterinary attention at any point in its life, or you can do some financial contingency planning. The cheapest way to gain peace of mind is by getting pet insurance. By paying an insurance premium your dog or cat is then covered for vet fees up to a certain amount depending on the policy you have.
And, like the other expenses of owning a pet, insurance premiums aren't a great outlay. Depending on the level of cover you buy for your pet, premiums can be very inexpensive.
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