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Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) compares Cost of Treatment to Cost of Prevention

Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), a leading pet insurance company, released a cost analysis of the five most common preventitive pet conditions for their insured pet population for 2012.

DENTAL DISEASE: for example, tooth infections, periodontal disease

Average Treatment Cost: $531.71

Average Prevention Cost: $171.82

INTERNAL PARASITES: for example, round worms, tape worms, giardiasis

Average Treatment Cost: $179.93

Average Prevention Cost: $29.51

EXTERNAL PARASITES: for example Heartworm disease transmitted by mosquitos, Lyme disease transmitted by ticks, flea allergic dermatitis

Average Treatment Cost: $180.67

Average Prevention Cost: $84.89

INFECTIOUS DISEASE: for example parvovirus, Lyme disease, feline leukemia virus

Average Treatment Cost: $678.24

Average Prevention Cost (dogs by core vaccines): $85.14

Average Prevention Cost (cats by core vaccines): $74.52

REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN DISEASE: for example pyometra, prostatitis, ovarian neoplasia

Average Treatment Cost: $531.98

Average Prevention Cost (spay/neuter): $260.69

Carol McConnell, DVM and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI suggests "Similar to ensuring that all members of the family see their doctor regularly for wellness visits, it's just as important for pets.  Taking preventive measures can avoid more serious and expensive medical conditions from arising down the road and helps keep our furry, four-legged family members on track for a long and healthy life."