Tesco Pet Insurance urges pet owners to account for unexpected medical costs.
The cost of routine visits to the vet has shot up in the last five years meaning owners are having to fork out more to keep their pet healthy. Figures from the Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons show that since 2002, the price of regular treatment has soared over 20%*.

Tesco Pet Insurance is offering a 40% discount to new customers buying cover online (20% over the phone) from 6th March until 2nd April 2008.

Allan Burns, head of Tesco Pet Insurance, comments, "Vets fees are becoming more expensive and it is important to know that in the event of an accident or unexpected illness your pet's medical treatment can be paid for. We are offering a special discount to encourage pet owners to ensure their cat or dog is protected. Pet owners are responsible for ensuring their pets are kept healthy and happy and that includes picking up expensive vets fees if they've no insurance".

According to research by Mintel, just over one third of pet owners (38%) feel they cannot easily afford all the veterinary costs for their pet(s). Perhaps now they can. Prices start from as little as £5.73 per month for dogs and £3.24 for cats.
To take advantage of the discount and for more information simply log on to www.tescofinance.com <http://vocuspr.com/VocusEU/Url.aspx?517938x8886x291380> or call 0845 246 38 51 for a 20% introductory discount.

If you have more than one pet, you'll benefit from a further 5% discount off the reduced premium when you insure your other pets with Tesco too.

*Information from Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons. Analysis of vets fees between 2002 and 2007.