Dog and cat as a social substitute
Humans are social beings and suffer psychologically and thus ultimately also physically from the Corona measures, which are about reducing contacts as much as possible. Anyone who works in the home office, can no longer meet friends and is not allowed to do anything in the evening, wants social contact. He's also allowed to have four legs and lots of fur. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as the people concerned and new pet owners can ensure that their four-legged social substitute is well looked after even after the Corona crisis. The fact is that in the last few weeks and months, so many pets have not been bought in a long time and that significantly more treatments are being carried out for pets. Veterinary practices in the United States reported that they would increasingly conduct health and wellness treatments for dogs and cats.
Costs often underestimated
The veterinary costs in particular often turn out to be a problem, because they are often underestimated at first. A cat can cost up to 25,000 Swiss francs in the course of its life, and that alone through food and maintenance. Major veterinary treatments are not even included, only the usual vaccinations and preventive health measures were considered. In the case of dogs, the costs are correspondingly higher. So it is not the purchase price that makes a pet expensive, but keeping it and health care can cost a lot of money. If there is an accident, good advice is literally expensive.
Better safe than sorry
This well-known adage is also true when it comes to keeping pets and can be seen here on the precautionary measures in relation to costs. The pet insurance protects the pet owner from incalculable financial risks should the beloved pet suffer health damage. The assumption of costs for various cases of damage and treatments is contractually guaranteed. This includes, among other things, radiological examinations, vaccinations, treatment costs, stays in the animal hospital or surgical interventions. Homeopathic therapies can also be insured. The benefits of animal insurance are very different, so a comprehensive comparison before signing the insurance contract is highly recommended. The exclusions are also important here!
Conclusion: Pets should be well cared for for life
It is not a problem to get a dog, cat or guinea pig and, especially in the current Corona crisis, it is understandable. The animals replace the lack of social contact and are soul comforters for their owners. But it must not only be a question of paying for the pets in the purchase, but also other aspects must be considered. This includes on the one hand that the animal must be well looked after after returning from the home office and resuming normal everyday life and must not be left alone. On the other hand, the financial security for health care and treatment in the event of illness must be considered. Animal insurance is ideal for this.
