Cats are a relatively low-maintenance pet, but any cat ownerwill tell you that complications do arise. Just like their humancounterparts, cats need routine medical attention. Visits alone canbe costly, and the costs for some treatments can put a dent in anywallet.
|For current and future cat owners, knowing the costs for commonmedical conditions can help them be prepared for when theunexpected occurs.
|“Pet owners are encouraged to schedule regular medical checkupsas recommended by their veterinarians to prevent many common, yetproblematic medical conditions,” said Carol McConnell, vicepresident and chief veterinary officer for Nationwide, in astatement. “Early detection can prevent many of these issues frombecoming severe.”
|That's why Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet healthinsurance in the U.S., analyzed its database of more than650,000 insured pets to determine the top medical condition thatprompted veterinary visits in 2017.
|Related: Keep your cats & dogs free from these common& expensive illnesses
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