12.3 Million Companion Animals Remain Uninsured In U.K.

This poll by a U.K. animal insurance company addresses the number of people with health insurance for their animal companions and what influences decisions to insure companion animals. The poll finds that over half (56%) of respondents do not have insurance for their companion animals.

This poll finds that 56% of companion animal owners surveyed do not have companion animal insurance. 25% cite an inability to afford insurance as the main reason. Even though cost is an issue for purchasing insurance, the poll also found that 58% of companion animal owners would pay whatever it takes to get a sick companion animal healthy again. 43% indicate they would be willing to delve into savings, 36% would use a credit card, and 17% would ask friends or family for financial support if needed.