{"id":1266,"date":"2016-01-29T07:21:01","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T07:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1266"},"modified":"2024-01-03T12:53:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T12:53:41","slug":"northern-territory-is-the-place-to-be-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/northern-territory-is-the-place-to-be-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Territory is the place to be for pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Research by the Suncorp Bank has revealed that Territorians spend more than $6,000 a year on their pets<\/strong> with only Victorians spending more at around $8,000 a year.<\/p>\n

A large chunk of these expenses are spent on pet insurance<\/strong> with $1,403 expended on each NT pet, that’s 2.5 times more than the national average<\/strong>. \u00a0With crocodiles looming, humid temperatures and storms never too far away, it’s little wonder why pet insurance is such a priority.<\/p>\n

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However, it seems our NT comrades care just as much about appearances as they do survival for their pets with more spent on grooming and accessories than on vet bills<\/strong>. On average Territorians spend $1,970 a year pampering their pets<\/strong>, with $1,570 spent on vet-related expenses. Another eye opener from the report is that fact that NT pet owners prefer \u2018tougher\u2019 breeds of pets, even if they have a tendency to make them look pretty.<\/p>\n

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Suncorp Bank regional manager Damian Hearne said after the report that with such large amounts being spent on our precious pets it’s worrying that more than 25% of pet owners failed to factor in pet expenses into their household budget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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So the take home message is don\u2019t overlook the cost of your much-loved pet and, despite its harsh conditions, the Northern Territory is the place to be for pets looking for regular pampering and the reassurance of pet insurance!<\/p>\n

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Research by the Suncorp Bank has revealed that Territorians spend more than $6,000 a year on their pets with only Victorians spending more at around $8,000 a year. A large chunk of these expenses are spent on pet insurance with $1,403 expended on each NT pet, that’s 2.5 times more than the national average. \u00a0With … <\/p>\n

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