With inflation we notice that everything costs more, including care and food for the animals.
Pet owners who want to avoid unpleasant surprises can take out insurance.
A recent survey by HelloSafe shows that as many as two out of three people do not know such a service exists.
The average price can vary greatly depending on the insurance plan you choose.
The owner of a six-year-old beagle could therefore pay $39 per month for the basic plan and up to $157 for full coverage.
The Persian cat owner could insure their cat for monthly rates ranging from $32 to $121.
Émilie Desjardins made the decision to insure her dog a few years ago, a decision that in her case quickly paid off as she believes she saved a lot of money.
“When we made the decision to insure our dog, our financial resources were even more limited, so it was easier for us to make a small payment per month than to be able to do activities with our animal with peace of mind,” she details.
31% of owners say they insured their pet to reduce veterinary costs, while 29% did so on the recommendation of their veterinarian and 23% made this decision to protect themselves from possible illnesses.