First of all, I have to say I haven't done any research yet. I might be able to find some of these answers on my own but I am posting here first because this forum is the best at pointing people to resources.
I never had pet insurance ever, but as my cat is approaching 10, I am thinking about possible health issues moving forward. He is healthy other than a recurring respiratory infection he's had his whole life, since I rescued him from outside around age 1. Thankfully, his treatment has always been medication. About once a year, I give him a course of zeniquin to stop his respiratory symptoms.
I'm not going to be able to afford serious treatment if a serious illness arises, and I have adequate experience with dogs growing up to know when it is in an animal's best interest to be put down, if they are suffering with pain, etc.
But I am wondering about increasing costs for my cat for future health issues that may be expensive, but not terminal or serious enough to cause pain.
Is this something I can pursue at this point, with a 10-year-old cat? And even if I can, is it advisable?
I never had pet insurance ever, but as my cat is approaching 10, I am thinking about possible health issues moving forward. He is healthy other than a recurring respiratory infection he's had his whole life, since I rescued him from outside around age 1. Thankfully, his treatment has always been medication. About once a year, I give him a course of zeniquin to stop his respiratory symptoms.
I'm not going to be able to afford serious treatment if a serious illness arises, and I have adequate experience with dogs growing up to know when it is in an animal's best interest to be put down, if they are suffering with pain, etc.
But I am wondering about increasing costs for my cat for future health issues that may be expensive, but not terminal or serious enough to cause pain.
Is this something I can pursue at this point, with a 10-year-old cat? And even if I can, is it advisable?