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Before you get excited (or not), I don't offer Pet Insurance, however I have received many questions about it.  So I thought I would offer some thoughts to consider for your independent pet insurance research. Australians are a nation of animal lovers.  According to the Australian Companion Animal Council, we have one of the highest incidences of pet - ownership in the world! Dogs and cats are our favourites; around 36% of Australian households own a dog, and 23% own a cat.  We're familiar with the companionship pets bring, and the social interaction they foster, but there are other benefits too: Lowered blood pressure and cholesterol; Increased physical activity; Strengthened immune system and reduced incidence of allergies and Children learn responsibility, empathy and respect. When considering a pet, you expect costs like food, bedding, the annual vet visit and so forth, but there are other costs you may not have thought about. Let's start at t...