Overview

Pet insurance provides cover for veterinary fees if your pet becomes injured or unwell. It can provide peace of mind that you’re able to afford the veterinary care your pet may need.

Benefits of Insurance

Pet insurance provides financial protection against unexpected veterinary costs due to accidents, illnesses, or chronic conditions. It ensures your pet receives necessary medical care without the burden of high expenses. Different plans cater to various needs and budgets, offering peace of mind and safeguarding your pet’s health.

Types of Cover

In the UK, pet insurance typically includes four main types of cover: Accident Only, which covers treatment for accidents and injuries; Time-Limited, covering conditions for a set period, usually 12 months; Maximum Benefit, which covers conditions up to a set financial limit; and Lifetime, providing continuous coverage for ongoing conditions, renewing each year. Each type offers varying levels of protection and cost, catering to different needs and budgets.

What you need to know

In most cases, insurance companies will not cover any pre-existing conditions. A pre-existing condition is something that has been noted by you or your veterinary surgeon to be of concern with your pet before the insurance policy was taken out, whether treatment was required or not.

How to claim

Most insurance companies are now accepting electronic claims via email or have their own online portals/hubs that we can submit claims on, removing the need for paper claim forms. This section provides a detailed breakdown of how you can go about making a claim.

Friends of Westport

At Westport Veterinary Clinic we want to make preventive health care easy and affordable, to help you give your pets the best care possible.