INSURANCE
Nobody wants to think about their dog being really ill, involved in an accident, running way or even being stolen. However it happens, and it happens to someone every day of the week. I hope it never happens to you or me. But just in case.....
Vet bills can be sudden, unexpected and sometimes 'expensive'. And it normally happens just at the 'wrong time'. Drugs and a vets time and expertise as well as nursing care all has to be paid for.
Having been involved with horses most of my life, and having had 3 of my own (sadly no more) insuring my 'pet' has been second nature to me.
Max has been insured since the moment I picked him up. I feel more comfortable knowing that he is covered and I would recommend that every dog is insured. However since I had first insured an animal the whole experience seems more 'complicated', there are more companies and options as regards cover and level of insurance. I have listed companies below that have a good reputation and offer levels of cover to suit us all.
Whilst the main reason we get insurance is to get vet fee costs covered, there are many other things to look for, help if you dog gets lost. causes an accident or is stolen, consider what cover you need before you sign up. You may find that your trainer or vet will be able to offer advice on those that they are confident to deal with.
I hope you find the listings below helpful. These are all listed in good faith. Should I have any bad reports of any company I will remove them from my listings.
| | M & S Pet Insurance Five Star cover that leaves nothing to chance M&S Pet Insurance covers vet costs if your pet is ill or injured and covers the continuing costs of long term vet treatment. • Vet fees for illness and injury • Long term cover for your pet – save 15% when you buy online • No upper age limit • Lost or stolen – covers advertising and reward costs • Emergency boarding – your pet is looked after if you’re ill in hospital • Choose between Premier or Standard cover • M&S Cardholders receive 250 M&S points Vet's bills covered up to £7000* a year, with treatment as long as it's needed provided you keep your policy renewed. Save 5% for each additional pet you insure. *Included with Premier cover |
|---|
| | Homebase Pet Insurance We know cats and dogs needs are different which is why we offer separate insurance cover for cats and dogs designed to meet their specific needs. Both types of cover offer a 10% discount when you buy online and allow you to choose the level of cover that you feel is right for your pet. With cover starting from £3.58 per month for Cat Care and £7.07 per month for Dog Silver cover, your pet could be covered for those expensive vets bills and that could save you a small fortune - in 2009 Homebase Pet Insurance claims showed, for example, it could cost £469 or more to treat your pet after a road traffic accident |
|---|
| | Argos Pet Insurance Argos offers cover for cats and dogs from just 2 months old with no maximum age limit to cover vet’s fees. Our improved Silver, Gold and Platinum policies let you choose cover to suit you and your pocket. Vet’s fees from £2,500 to £7,000 can be covered – our best ever Platinum cover protects your pet for ongoing conditions up to a limit of £7,000. |
|---|
| | Petprotect Pet Insurance Pet Protect is a pet insurance specialist offering one of the most comprehensive policies in the market. Consumers can enjoy benefits including; One month free online discount. More natural, non-invasive prescribed treatments covered - including hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture and clinical diet food. Fast claims turnaround dealt with by experienced vet nurses |
|---|
| | Asda Pet Insurance You never know when your pet may become ill or have an accident that could result in an unexpected trip to the vet's. Thankfully you can take out Asda Pet Insurance from just £3.92* a month for a cat and £7.35* for a dog. So having Asda Pet Insurance could be a great way to protect your pet – and your pocket! *Based on Value cover. 10% of Asda customers paid this price between January and November 2009. |
|---|
| Debenhams Pet Insurance cover starts from as little as £3.85** a month and there are 3 levels of cover to choose from. Benefits include: • Cover for vet fees up to £5,000*** • Up to £750 towards advertising and reward costs should your pet go missing*** • Bereavement Counselling, should the worst happen • Pet Minder, we'll find you a registered pet minder to care for your pet while you're away from home • Pet Legal Matters, for legal advice on an issue relating to your pet |
|---|
STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION... More to follow.