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In Europe, pet owners have been buying policies on their pets for over 25 years. Over 19% of pet owners in the United Kingdom carry insurance on their pets. In Sweden, over 48% of pets are covered. But, in the United States, less than one percent of pet owners purchase health insurance for their dogs and cats. "People simply aren't aware that policies are available for their pets. One of our biggest challenges is educating the public," W. Russell Smith, explained. A recent survey conducted by veterinary trade journal, DVM Magazine, discovered when faced with veterinary bills in excess of $576.00, American dog and cat owners begin to give serious thought to euthanasia. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports veterinary costs are climbing by at least 30 percent per year. "Money should never become an issue when a pet's life is at risk and saving that life is a possibility," Dunlap said. That's why Pet health insurance is here."

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