ITS OFFICIAL BRITAINS PETS ARE TREATED BETTER THAN THEIR OWNERS
Survey reveals that pet healthcare leaves NHS in the shade
8 out of 10 pet owners believe pets get a better deal than humans
Almost 9 out of 10 sick pets seen by vets within 24 hours
Britain’s vets get the thumbs up in a new survey which reveals that pets get significantly faster access to veterinary treatment than their owners do to NHS doctors. Pets also receive treatment for illness or accident far faster than their owners can through the NHS.
Petplan, the UK’s number one pet insurance provider, asked 2000 adults to compare experiences and views on the veterinary health system as opposed to the services provided for humans.
8 out of 10 of the pet owners surveyed believed it’s far easier to get treatment for our pets than it is for ourselves, and they are universally delighted with the speed of service from Britain’s vets. 88 per cent of pet owners believe that their animals are seen and treated more quickly than humans are by the NHS.
Getting to see a vet is described as ‘very easy’ by 85% of pet owners, with none citing it as difficult. Some 80% were able to see their vet within 24 hours; fewer than 10% waiting more than 48 hours. This is in stark contrast to the recently-highlighted difficulties many people have found in getting to see their local GP.
And it appears that the ‘postcode lottery’ is not an issue when it comes to veterinary treatment. Figures were similar through England, Scotland and Wales. So, where you live doesn’t have an impact on access to veterinary treatment.
The time taken for treatment following diagnosis is also impressive. Of those needing urgent surgery or treatment a staggering 92% were dealt with on the same day or the day following diagnosis. Only 8% reported having to wait more than two days.
The most common treatment was for the removal of lumps and tumours at 20%. This was closely followed by treatment of abscesses (15%), road traffic accidents (8%) and arthritis at 6%.
Fiona Pinkney, communications manager at Petplan believes the survey is a massive vote of confidence in Britain’s veterinary service:
“Of course it’s difficult to make a direct comparison with the NHS – vets are commercial practices after all. However our survey reveals that vets are clearly doing a fantastic job, and pet owners are delighted with the speed and efficiency with which their pets are looked after.
What pet owners need to consider is that veterinary treatment doesn’t come cheap. The cost for removing a lump or tumour can be as much as £1000, treating an abscess can cost up to £500, road traffic accidents can cost up to £3,000 to treat and arthritis is an ongoing condition which can cost up to £500 per year*.
By taking out adequate pet insurance cover, your pet can receive the excellent treatment that the veterinary profession provides, without the worry of how you will afford to pay for it.”
Pet Plan pet insurance
· The survey was conducted by You Gov, one of the UK’s largest and most accurate independent pollsters
· The sample size was 2000 adults, nationally representative of the GB adult population
· 55% of respondents were pet owners
· 25% of pet owners had active pet insurance policies
· 75% of pet owners did not have any pet insurance
· * All costs are approximations
About Petplan:
· Petplan is the UK’s largest provider of animal health insurance. It was launched in 1976, revolutionising the small animal insurance market
· Petplan is a brand of Pet Plan Ltd, a subsidiary of Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc.
Allianz Cornhill Insurance Plc is the world’s largest animal health insurer, insuring in excess of 800,000 animals and receives over 1100 claims per day, paying out over £1 million each week
· The Petplan Charitable Trust, providing grants for the welfare of dogs, cats and horses by funding education and welfare projects, has now raised over £3 million
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