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Pet Insurance

pet insurance

If your pet becomes ill, it can be a very upsetting time. You want the very best treatment for your pet, yet concern over their health can be compounded by the worry of large vets' bills. The average cost of a visit to the vet is over £130, with some more complex treatments such as hip displacia, costing over £4,000.

Pet Insurance doesn't just cover vets' bills, but will offer a range of payments designed to assist with the unexpected financial implications of owning an animal, such as:

  • The cost of a holiday cancellation due to your pet being ill,
  • The cost of paying a claim if your pet hurts someone or damages their property,
  • A lump sum if your pet dies following an accident,
  • Advertising and reward costs if your pet is lost or stolen,
  • A lump sum if your pet is irretrievably lost or stolen,
  • Kennel costs if you are unexpectedly unable to look after your pet (for example, you go into hospital - not for normal holidays),
  • Potential travel hazards: vets bills while travelling, transportation of your pet if it becomes ill, theft or straying during the journey, loss of your pet's passport and subsequent quarantine fees.

Your pet is an important part of your family, and costs are usually unexpected and cannot be budgeted for.

One in three pets need veterinary treatment each year, so pet insurance is an important consideration. Premiums start from around 15 pence per day.

TOP 5 Pet Claims

1. Vets fees due to diseases.

2. Vets fees due to accidents.

3. Death due to disease.

4. Death due to accident.

5. Loss by theft or straying.