It's no secret that we are an animal-loving nation. In fact, almost two thirds (62%) of Australians are sharing their home with a furry or feathered friend – that's an estimated 12 million pet owners.
It's also apparent that many of us were craving companionship during the pandemic. Finder research revealed that a third (36%) of Australians welcomed a new pet into the family over the last 12 months.
The data shows that 42% of Aussies now have at least one dog and 30% have at least one cat - that's millions of happy owners and even happier animals. Rounding out the top five most popular pets were fish (9%), birds (8%), and rabbits (2%).
When we reached out to Australians about their pets' financial needs, here's what they said.
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We crunched the numbers in Australia and checked 560 dog breeds and 99 cat breeds. Here are the average prices of pet insurance for a 5-year old dog and cat per month:
| Accident or illness | Average Claim Amount FY 2019 |
|---|---|
| Multiple fractures | $2,066.31 |
| Irish Wolfhound | $567 |
| Cancer | $3,503.74 |
| Gastroenteritis | $1,319.65 |
| Tick paralysis | $1,156.87 |
| Snake bite | $2,133.31 |
| Pneumonia | $1,610.57 |
| Arthritis | $688 |
| Diabetes | $1,952.39 |
| Ear infection | $883.38 |
| Cataracts | $1,755.15 |
| Dermatitis | $832.71 |
| Urinary tract infection | $814.49 |
PetSure claims data (June 2018-July 2019), from RSPCA
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