Pet Plastic Surgery Insurance Claims Rise by 25% - Petplan

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more and more demanded by UK pet owners, says Petplan, British pet insurance provider.

According to a recent report by one of the largest UK pet insurance companies, Petplan, pet plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular among the Brits. As such, in 2010 there were 1.5 million pounds worth of claims associated with pet plastic surgery. This represents a 25% increase on the figures registered in 2009.

Pet plastic surgery was initially invented and popularised in the United States back in 1990's. The most popular forms of cosmetic surgery for pets are chin lift, and testicular implantation.

Dr Faulkner of Petplan says that in Britain, however, most pet owners turn to pet cosmetic surgery to rectify medical defects of their pets. Therefore, the treatment cannot and should not be considered cosmetic at all times.

Commenting on the findings, Isabella von Mesterhazy of Petplan, said that "With Petplan’s Covered for Life policy, your pet is not only covered for these types of genetic conditions which often require surgery but also for any ongoing rehabilitation or further treatment for the condition."