Cat Health & Safety
Consider pet medical insurance — sooner rather than later
The costs of veterinary care, especially for treatments resulting from emergencies or chronic illnesses, can be quite high. Luckily, nowadays, pets can benefit from many of the same life-saving treatments that humans do, and similarly, the bills often run well into the thousands of dollars. These costs increase even more with veterinary specialists, such as oncologists or dermatologists. Having a good insurance policy — particularly for emergencies and illnesses — can give you peace of mind and protect you from having to base important decisions about your cat’s medical care solely on finances. There are many important things to look out for when choosing a pet insurance policy, so talk to your veterinarian and do your research. Since no policy covers pre-existing conditions, you should buy it before you need it.
a 9-year-old Himalayan, was brought to his vet when his owners noticed that he had started drinking and peeing more. Blood and urine testing showed a problem with his kidneys, and an ultrasound revealed the cause: kidney cysts. Thankfully, his cysts were relatively small and few in number, but his diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) meant a lifetime of close monitoring and treatment for his abnormal kidney function would now be needed. Fortunately, when he was a kitten, Pudge’s owners had signed him up for a good pet insurance policy; helping them afford the increased care and veterinary monitoring that was now necessary. With a close eye and timely care when problems arose, Pudge and his people were able to get many more happy years together.
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