Pet Insurance

When a pet becomes ill, it can be a very worrying and upsetting time. You want the very best treatment for your pet, yet anxiety over their health can be made worse by the concern of high vets' bills. The average cost of a visit to the vet is over £130, with complex treatments such as hip displacia, costing over £4,000.

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

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

However, pet insurance doesn't just cover vets' bills, it also offers a range of payments designed to assist with the unexpected financial implications of owning an animal, such as:

• 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.
• A lump sum if your pet dies following an accident.
• The cost of a holiday cancellation due to your pet being ill.
• Advertising and reward costs if your pet is lost or stolen.
• A lump sum if your pet is irretrievably lost or stolen.
• The cost of paying a claim if your pet hurts someone or damages their property.
• Kennel costs if you are unexpectedly unable to look after your pet (for example, you go into hospital - not for normal holidays).