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Pet Insurance for Indoor Cats

A common theme we hear from pet parents is that they don't need to worry as much about their indoor cat's health and that pet insurance for indoor cats is just a waste of money. After all, what can possibly go wrong if your cat's inside 24 hours a day?

The answer is - quite a lot. Pet insurance for indoor cats can protect you against some of the major risks that an indoor cat is exposed to such as:

• Becoming overweight or obese due to lack of regular exercise
• Staying safe when outside because they aren't "street smart" like an outdoor cat
• Ingesting plants, poisons, and cleaning products that are often stored indoors

An indoor cat doesn't have the opportunity to hunt or burn off excess calories that an outdoor cat has. Because of this indoor cats that are overweight can suffer from:

• Gastrointestinal problems including constipation and pancreatitis
• Breathing problems
• Joint, ligament, and tendon issues
• Overexertion of the heart
• Skin disorders from being unable to clean himself properly
• Diabetes

Pet insurance for indoor cats helps protect them. It allows you to manage the health problems that might arise as a result of their indoor lifestyle. After all, if indoor cats live an average of 14 years, wouldn't you want to keep him healthy?