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Day-to-day prices are continuing to soar, with veterinary care costs also on the rise. According to new data from Admiral Pet Insurance, the potential cost of vet treatments for the most common of ailments has increased by around 7% in the last year.
Even though the precise fees vary depending on where you live in the UK, Admiral has looked at some of the most common illnesses and injuries that our four-legged friends may experience. And if you don’t have pet insurance in place, some treatments could cost as much as – or even more than – £5,000.
So what are the most expensive veterinary treatments for pets?
The research found that accidental poisoning of pets due to the ingestion of a toxic substance is one of the most expensive common causes for a visit to the vets. Treatment for this can range anywhere from £289 for examinations, monitoring and medication, to over £5,000 for more extensive treatment, such as a hospital stay for a dog.
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If you want to avoid such a visit, be sure to keep chocolate, raisins, sultanas and grapes away from dogs and lily pollen, other toxic household plants and antifreeze away from cats, with these being the most common culprits.
9 most expensive pet treatments, from most to least common condition
Gastrointestinal issues (from £124 – £3,150)
Skin wounds/infections (from £141 – £975)
Lameness (from £120 – £3,800)
Lumps and bumps (from £454 – £2,000)
Accidental poisoning/ingestion of toxic substances (from £289 – £5,313)
Eye issues (from £60 – £1,628)
Limb fractures (from £220 – £4,000)
Ear infections (from £100 – £785)
Lethargy/not being self (from £300 – £730)
Admiral has also shared some of the claims that it has received from pet owners recently and the amounts are staggering. For example, a cat’s complicated elbow surgery, would have cost £4,000 had they not been insured.
A dog that suffered a fracture to its foreleg, which ultimately resulted in an amputation, totalled £2,240. While a Pointer who had a severe gut reaction to a parasitic infection, had their treatment come to £3,150.
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“Vets do an amazing job treating our sick and injured pets, but like many businesses they have seen an increase in their overheads. We’ve seen vet fees rise by around 7% over the last year, so owners whose pets are not insured could be in for a surprise if they have to make a trip to their local vet,” says Pritpal Powar, head of pet, at Admiral Insurance.
“Prices vary from region to region, but when looking at the typical fees we have paid, there’s no doubt that costs are going up.
“We’re also concerned that some people are under the impression that pet health plans are a substitute for insurance. We’ve had a few situations where owners have been wrongly under the impression that the pet health plans will cover treatment costs, but this is not the case.”
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