Before we answer that, did you know that 1 out of 3 pets will need emergency medical treatment in their lifetime? This among other topics is why a good number of veterinarians recommend pet insurance coverage. Basically, pet insurance provides protection against unexpected vet bills which at times can be significantly high.
Pet healthcare is not much different from the healthcare we utilize in that the costs continue to increase. That’s why pet insurance was created, namely to defray the cost of treating your pet when situations call for it and thus provide you, the pet owner, a measure of peace of mind.