Pet Insurance Providers

Where to Buy Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is a policy you buy for your dog, cat or other animal that will cover vet bills should your pet fall ill or be involved in an accident. Keeping a pet these days can be pretty expensive but with a good insurance policy, there’ll be no nasty surprises if your pet falls unexpectedly ill or is injured – or causes you expense for another reason.

The more comprehensive pet or premium insurance policies will also cover surgery, x-rays and treatment for long-term ailments. Some policies now include cover so that your pet can be treated by complementary/alternative therapies, and offer bereavement advice for the owner in the event of the loss of the much loved family pet.

Some facts about Pet Insurance:

• Many pet insurance policies will provide for vet fees as well as cover for a range of additional benefits. (The most essential aspect to look out for is the type of cover provided for veterinary fees.)

• More claims are made for illness than accidents.

• One in three pets will need veterinary treatment each year (pet insurance claims are more likely than household or car insurance claims)

• Around 80% of older pets will claim on their insurance each year.

• Vets offer a wider range of treatments and therefore the cost of services is also increasing.

Pet insurance can cover unexpected eventualities such as accidents, sickness the loss of theft of your pet or even travel abroad. Compare the insurance companies so you can not only find a policy to suit your cover requirements, but you also get it for the best possible price.