How to choose value for money cat insurance.
It is advisable to take out pet cat insurance to cover any potential veterinary fees that may arise during the lifetime of your cat.
Typical benefits of pet cat insurance include the following. However, as with any type of insurance, policies do vary between pet insurers, so make sure you understand exactly what and how much is covered before buying a policy.
- Vets Fees - For illness and injury. This is probably the main consideration for most people. Check the policy carefully.
- Boarding Fees - Or homecare with a friend if you are hospitalised for more than a certain number of days.
- Advertising and Reward - Local advertising if your pet gets lost or stolen.
- Death from Injury or Illness - A refund of the purchase price.
- Loss by Theft or Straying - A refund of the purchase price.
In addition to taking the precaution of pet cat insurance, below is some advice on steps you can take in order to keep your cat healthy and happy:
- Do not leave your cat alone for too long. They like the company of other cats or people for at least part of the day
- Provide a balanced diet
- Provide a constant supply of fresh, clean water
- Provide somewhere warm and cosy to sleep
- Provide a garden or safe pace to play and exercise, away from busy roads
- Brush them regularly, particularly when shedding their coats. Long-haired cats need to be brushed every day.
- Help to clean their teeth. They also need to have their teeth checked regularly by the vet
- Provide some means to allow them to come and go as they please, such as a cat flap
- Train them to use a litter tray
- Take them to a vet if they are ill
- Provide injections to prevent serious diseases and given regular boosters throughout their life
- Provide worming and regular flea treatments
- Ensure your cat is looked after when you are on holiday
