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If you want to have peace of mind that should your pet should suffer from an accident or become ill then you would be able to give them the best treatment without having to worry about the cost, you should give some thought to taking out cheap pet insurance. Covering your pet against accident or sickness doesn't have to be expensive - if you go online with a specialist insurer you can get cheap pet insurance which will give you peace of mind and your dog, cat or rabbit the very best of treatment possible if it is needed.

Cheap pet insurance can really come into its own if you consider that 1 in 3 pets will suffer from an illness or be unfortunate enough to have an accident that requires a vet's help and treatment. If your pet needs medication then this can be expensive too. If for instance your pet should be diagnosed as being diabetic, then ongoing treatment is needed - this could run into hundreds of pounds over the year. If your pet should require an x-ray or a stay in hospital then this again can add up considerably.

By going with a specialist in pet insurance you can shave money off the premiums each month. Just as with health insurance for people, the terms of a pet insurance policy varies too. You can take a policy to cover your pet for up to a certain amount for just a year or you can insure your pet for life. A specialist will be able to shop around on your behalf and find you the cheapest premiums possible with the best protection and present them to you so that you can compare them and decide which would be the best choice.

Just as with insurance you would take out for yourself you should make sure that you read the small print of any policy you are considering because this is where the terms and conditions can be found. Cheap pet insurance can give you peace of mind and when bought with a specialist - it doesn't have to cost an arm and leg.

Sean Horton is a director of Petquote, who offer cheap pet insurance, excellent benefits and superb value for money for cat and dog insurance from carefully selected pet insurance providers such as Petplan and Pinnacle Pet Healthcare.