Research Highlights High Level Of Insurance Claims For Pedigree Dogs

    LONDON, ENGLAND, December 18, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- New research from Sainsbury's Finance, who offers competitively priced pet insurance, reveals that during the first six months of 2009, the number of pet insurance claims for the top 10 most popular pedigree dogs amounted to around 48% of the total number of these breeds it insures.

Lucy Hunter, Sainsbury's pet insurance Manager said: "Some pedigree breeds can be prone to certain hereditary conditions which in some circumstances can require long-term treatment. Indeed, more than 350 inherited diseases have been identified in pedigree dogs.

Given this and the fact that veterinary fees are rising in excess of UK inflation, it is essential to ensure that you have adequate pet insurance. You should also insure your pedigree pet when they are puppies or kittens because if an illness or medical condition develops, it may be impossible to have it covered in a new policy as it will be regarded as a pre-existing condition.

Sainsbury's shoppers are rewarded with double Nectar points on their shopping in store, online and in petrol filling stations for two years when taking out Sainsbury's Pet Insurance. Customers who spend GBP50 a week with Sainsbury's and have Sainsbury's Pet Insurance as well as a Nectar card would receive GBP52 worth of Nectar points a year.

Good quality pet insurance does not need to be expensive, good cover at a competitive price can be found by shopping around. Sainsbury's Pet Insurance is designed to offer some of the widest range of benefits available at a competitive price. For further information call 0800 056 5758, log on to www.sainsburys.co.uk or pick up a leaflet in a Sainsbury's supermarket.

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For further information, please contact:
Phil Anderson/Ian Morris
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
020 7638 9571

Notes to Editors:
(1) Based on analysis of Sainsbury's Pet Insurance data
(2) Animal Health Trust (www.aht.org.uk)
Sainsbury's Pet Insurance is underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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