They sleep at our feet, share our daily lives and give us impeccable emotional support. However, in the case of a health problem, many animals are deprived of care. The fault of a budget too tight, the lack of information, at low and supervised veterinary prices … and for health insurance still very little known.
At the time of the holiday game, we remember that 60,000 dogs and cats are abandoned every year, particularly as summer approaches (according to the Paris City Council). The cost of veterinary care represents one of the main reasons for this unhappy decision: surgical acts, emergency operations, regular care, medications …
In fact, if 85 % of the owners declare themselves concerned about the health of their animals, these concerns face an economic reality difficult to ignore. The cost perceived as too high, cited by 60% of the unpleasant ones. Even more worrying: 21% of the owners have already resigned to have their animal for financial reasons, a figure that rises to 38% among homes that earn less than 1,000 euros per month.
Freely determined veterinary prices
In fact, a simple visit to the veterinarian can weigh a lot. Attention prices increased every year and increased 4.8% by 2024 according to the National Veterinarians order. The prices of the acts and consultations evolve according to the Insee price index (with a one -year delay
But prices charged by veterinarians are determined freely. They are not regulated as certain acts of human medicine or notarial acts and complicate the planning of spending on this issue. According to the UFC that Choisir, the average price of a simple consultation is 38 euros nationwide, but varies from 20 to 85 euros depending on companies. The sterilization price of Labrador women, 316 euros on average, but can increase to 600 euros in certain companies.
Another important problem: the lack of information about animal health insurance. More than 7 out of 10 owners have not taken coverage, often due to ignorance or ignorance of the proposed guarantees. Almost a third of the owners do not know what care is covered, and 12 % of young people aged 18 to 24 even ignore that to ensure that their animal is possible. This information deficit feeds ideas. In fact, the average insurance cost, estimated at € 51 per month for non -Sodians. Actually, formulas exist at less than € 4 per month.
Better to inform, better trial
On the side of the owners who are launched, it is a matter of precise expectations. In fact, according to the study of the Solly Azar Insurance Corridor, 63% wishes to address emergency care, 45% of chronic disease coverage and 37% want to see integrated prevention acts such as vaccines or antiparasitic treatments. The simplicity of use is also an essential criterion: 34% favors a rapid refund, 16% want totally online procedures and 5% is open to veterinary assistance due to artificial intelligence.
The paradox is there: animals are considered family members, but less frequently ensure that an appliance apparatus. For insurers and veterinarians, the challenge is triple: better inform, better judgment and better anticipated. A need to fill the growing emptiness between the emotional attachment of the French to their animals and their ability to protect them effectively.
Source: BFM TV
