Sending you pets to the vet for regular health checks could reduce your insurance premiums, according to a leading insurer.

As well as keeping your pet in good health, regular trips to the vet also mean that potentially nasty conditions can be nipped in the bud at an early stage, this avoiding expensive treatment claims, M&S Money has said.

For example, a single treatment which lowers the chances of animals catching fleas cost as little as £4, but treating a serious case of fleas could set you back by up to £2,000. This is because a flea infestation tends to weaken an animal’s immune system, leaving it more susceptible to diseases such as tapeworm. The fleas themselves can trigger an allergic reaction in animals.

Judith Roberts, Insurance Manager at M&S Money, said, “Responsible pet owners know that regular treatments can help to reduce the likelihood of their pets suffering from common conditions.”

Whilst pet insurance tends to cover treatment of more serious injuries and illnesses, potential claims and increases to premiums can be avoided with regular preventative treatment. Simple worming and anti-flea regimes can protect your pets from infestation, and will help ensure their physical wellbeing.

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