<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCancer and other illnesses affecting pets are on the rise. Procedures and medicine to treat these problems can cost thousands of dollars. If you don\u2019t have pet insurance, you\u2019ll either need to spend a large amount of money to deal with the problem or may be forced to put your pet down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason pet insurance is so expensive is that treatments for pets are also very costly. Chemo and radiation for pets can cost up to $10,000, which is very overwhelming if you have to pay for the full bill out of pocket.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo simply get your cat\u2019s ailment diagnosed, it can cost $500 to $1,000. Surgical procedures are often between $800 and $2,000. If your cat has cancer, chemotherapy can run you up to $5,000 and radiation may be as much as $8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If these amounts seem insurmountable, getting insurance for your pet is probably a good idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n