| If you've just got a new puppy, you'll know what a | | | | the cost of vet's fees and ensure that your pet gets |
| joy they can be. However, they are hard work and | | | | the best medical attention straight away - and you |
| costly. It's not just the day to day costs of keeping | | | | can get your puppy covered from less than |
| a puppy - such as food, treats, toys and grooming - | | | | £5 a month. |
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| Vets fees | | | | and online discounts. |
| Vets fees increase by an average of 12% a year, | | | | Different pet insurance deals offer different levels of |
| according to the Dog Breeders Association, yet the | | | | cover - with most offering around £5,000 for |
| RSPCA has found that only 12% of dogs are | | | | each condition. However, there are things that you |
| covered by pet insurance. It also found that the | | | | need to look out for. For example, some policies |
| most common ailment - a broker leg -can cost | | | | won't cover animals over a certain age. The excess |
| owners an age of £1,000 in vet's fees. And | | | | you have to pay on each claim will also vary |
| even if your dog doesn't get injured or have any | | | | depending on the policy you choose. |
| unexpected illnesses, you're still have to pay for a | | | | Look for exclusions - such as accidental death or |
| wide range of vaccinations - which can cost as much | | | | quarantine costs - before you sign up as basic |
| as £40 each - and you may also want to | | | | insurance often only covers rudimentary issues, while |
| have your dog neutered or spayed to prevent | | | | top of the range policies may even cover the cost |
| unwanted litters and deal with aggression in males. | | | | of advertising and even a reward if your pet is |
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| Puppy insurance is a great, low-cost way to manage | | | | |