The British public needs to be more clued up about
pet insurance, as soon treatment for their pets could be too expensive without it, a veterinary surgeon has claimed.
John Bower said that pet insurance was a concept he and other vets would "like the British public to grasp a bit more than they have."
Expensive treatment for a sick animal could take funds out of the festive budget, so owners should ensure they are properly covered.
Mr Bower said that, as a profession, vets strongly recommended insurance.
Research from Petmeds has shown that more than two million people in the UK are considering buying a friend or relative a pet this Christmas.
Petmeds urges people to consider the full financial implications of having a pet, as well as the responsibility it brings.
Those planning on buying a pet as a present this Christmas could find that a pet insurance policy from
InsureandGo is the perfect addition to their gift.