How much will we pay to treat our pets? The shock truth revealed
Key takeaways
- New Finder research has revealed the amount Aussie pet owners would spend at the vet before considering euthanasia.
- Dog owners were willing to spend more than cat owners before considering their options.
- What's next: Ensure you never have to make a call between your pet or your wallet by taking out a comprehensive pet insurance policy.
The waiting room of a 24-hour emergency vet clinic has a haunting kind of silence.
It's a scene played out by thousands of pet owners every year. Where broken bones and sudden illnesses cost Aussies more than just heartache.
According to recent Finder research, the average Australian would spend $5,545 before considering putting their pet down.
This financial breaking point is known as 'economical euthanasia.'
The heartbreaking reality of economical euthanasia is that the average vet clinic has the technology to fix shattered bones and treat illnesses, but without the funds to back it up, those miracles remain out of reach.
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Depending on the treatment an animal needs, surgery costs can range anywhere from $1,500 to over $6,000.
Interestingly, it's a bill most Aussie pet owners are ready to meet, as the data revealed dog owners were willing to spend more at $5,810, compared to cat owners ($4,842) before considering other options.
Female pet owners would spend an average of $6,154, while male respondents said they'd pay $4,804 to save their pet's life.
While no pet owner deserves to find themselves in this situation, it's circumstances like these that serve as a big reminder of how priceless pet insurance can be.
A pet insurance policy eliminates the stress that comes with making a choice between your savings or your pet, covering the majority of the cost of treatment.
In some cases, insurers will cover the total cost, provided the claim is within the annual limit.
Give your pet the protection they deserve by taking out a comprehensive pet insurance policy today.
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