Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has compiled the following list of the 15 most common health problems in cats:
VPI extracted this information from a database of over 60,000 insured cats. The average cost per claim for a veterinary visit for the number one problem, lower urinary tract disease, is $260.
Feline dental problems are the most costly to treat, especially when tooth extractions are necessary. The average claim for this procedure is $360.
| 1. Lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) | 6. Tooth infection requiring extraction | 11. Asthma |
| 2. Chronic renal failure | 7. Upper respiratory infections | 12.Soft tissues injuries/ sprains |
| 3. Skin allergies and infections | 8. Ear infection | 13. Laceration and bite wounds |
| 4. Hyperthyroidism | 9. Eye infection | 14. Benign skin growths |
| 5. Diabetes | 10. Constipation | 15. Gastritis/ vomiting/ diarrhea |
Feline dental problems are the most costly to treat, especially when tooth extractions are necessary. The average claim for this procedure is $360.
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