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CHARLOTTE Thomas and Jack Batty are looking to buy pet insurance for their golden retriever-poodle cross, Trooper.
“My aunty is a vet and has urged me to get it,” Ms Thomas said.
Taking action early and obtaining pet insurance before any potential genetic problems were revealed was a good idea, Ms Thomas’s aunt said.
The Australian Veterinary Association says we have one of the highest rates of pet ownership on the planet, with animals in 5.7 million of the nation’s 9.2 million households – about 62 per cent of all homes.
However, only 26 per cent of households with dogs and 19 per cent with cats have pet insurance.
Key reasons for ignoring it have been cost, lack of perceived value, or simply not