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.
Advances in veterinary medicine mean that we now have access to a wider range of
diagnostic and treatment technologies offering the best possible care for your pet. These treatment options can sometimes be expensive.
As a veterinary practice, we strongly support the idea of pet insurance but are unable to recommend any one individual insurance company. However, we can advise on the best type of policies to look out for.
There are a multitude pet insurance companies available, with many different levels of cover and policies to choose from and it can be a bit of minefield.
Insurance companies will cover most accidents and illnesses; some may cover dental treatments – but it’s important you read the policy terms and conditions as some companies may not. Preventative treatment (such as vaccinations & flea and worm treatment) is not covered by insurance companies, even when it is used to treat some conditions.
The benefits of pet insurance
- Pet insurance mainly provides cover for veterinary fees if your pet is injured or becomes ill.
However, other benefits may include: - Third party liability cover if your pet injures someone or damages
someone else’s property. - Paying you the price you paid for your pet if they become lost,
stolen, or die as a result of injury or illness. - Paying the costs of looking after your pet if you have to go into
hospital for emergency medical treatment. - Paying the cost of your holiday if it’s cancelled due to your pet
needing emergency surgery close to the date you were due to
leave. - Paying the cost of emergency veterinary treatment for your pet if
you take them abroad under the Pet Travel Scheme
