![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-warning-to-pet-owners/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23401897-1691535388629.jpg&description=DOG DAYS Published : 0:04, 9 Aug 2023 MARTIN Lewis has warned pet owners they could end up £2,000 out of pocket if they haven't insured their beloved animals. Brits could be forking out for sky-high vet bills if their furry friend becomes unwell or suffers from a debilitating condition. 2 Brits could face thousands of pounds in vet bills if their pet isn't insured Credit: Getty 2 Martin Lewis' Money Experts shared their top tips for getting the best deal and cover Credit: Rex More than half of UK households own a pet, but there are many owners that still don't have their animals insured. And the cost of getting your fluffy companion covered is rising rapidly because of increasingly soaring vet treatment costs. Treatment for arthritis in a dog can set you back more than £2,000 - while care for a cat suffering from diabetes may cost up to £1,000. The Association of British Insurers revealed payouts reached a record high last year, as insurers dished out more than £1billion. So to ensure you get the most bang for your buck, Martin's Money Saving Experts have revealed their tips for securing the best deal. Paying a monthly fee with the peace of mind that your animal's medical expenses are covered is a lot better than splashing out on frantic dashes to the vet. The finance boffins have shared their "cheap pet insurance guide" with money-saving fanatics that is brimming with handy hacks. The website explained: "Like most types of insurance, prices are bespoke, so the key is to get as many quotes as possible in the shortest time." The money pros said the first step for cat and dog owners is to combine comparison sites and browse through the hot deals. "Try as many as you've time for, as they search different insurers and sometimes have different prices for them, and most let you get multi-pet quotes." Martin's minions then advised people to check deals that aren't included on comparison sites to get an idea of the market. Some insurance providers don't appear on certain di){kind=link}
MARTIN Lewis has warned pet owners they could end up £2,000 out of pocket if they haven’t insured their beloved animals.
Brits could be forking out for sky-high vet bills if their furry friend becomes unwell or suffers from a debilitating condition.
More than half of UK households own a pet, but there are many owners that still don’t have their animals insured.
And the cost of getting your fluffy companion covered is rising rapidly because of increasingly soaring vet treatment costs.
Treatment for arthritis in a dog can set you back more than £2,000 – while care for a cat suffering from diabetes may cost up to £1,000.