We all love and care for our pets, whether that be a dog, cat, rabbit or horse - and many others. But at times, like us, they can get ill or have an accident. Vets bills are very costly and can quickly mount up for even simple issues, and anything complicated can run into thousands.
Getting your pet insured is a good idea, for your peace of mind, and to ensure they have the best medical treatment should they fall ill or have an accident or injury.
Take advantage of the range of online websites to check what pet insurance options are available and to compare different insurers, to get the best cover for you and your pet at the best value.
There are a number of options available for Pet Insurance and as with all other types of insurance it pays to check what's covered, and to compare different companies with the cost and what's included or excluded from the policy.
There are four main types of Pet Insurance Policy:
Accident only
Time limited
Per condition
Lifetime
Accident only covers your pet for accidents only, so not for general illnesses, but it is the cheapest option and provides peach of mind in case of a major mishap.
Time Limited Pet Insurance can cover accidents and illnesses over a set time period, usually a year.
Per Condition Policies set a certain amount per illness or accident to treat your pet.
Lifetime Pet Insurance Policies cover your pet for all accidents and illnesses and are the most comprehensive of covers, and the most expensive.
As with all insurance there are things that are not covered, or excluded, from the policy and these need to be checked with the individual insurer.