Insurance
Buy My Dog have searched through the best pet insurance companies online , to save you valuable time, so you can find and compare pet insurance quotes all in one place, to give you the best cover and cheapest pet insurance quotes on the internet.
Buy My Dog advises everyone with pets to consider taking out Pet Insurance as part of being a responsible pet owner. Many pet owners do not realise how expensive veterinary treatments can be and do not plan ahead financially. If your cats, dogs or other pets becomes ill unexpectedly or are involved in an accident, treatment can be a big drain on your savings. Up to 1 in 2 pets will need veterinary treatment this year and vet fees are increasing every year. The average UK vet bill is now over £300 with some more complex treatments such as hip dysplasia costing more than £3,000 per hip. Ongoing conditions could cost as much as £10,000. Could you easily afford these prices? If not, we advise you to take out dog insurance or cat insurance to protect your pet for a low monthly payment so you and your pets can be covered if the worst happens.
Dog Insurance Comparison Table
| Company | Dog Age Limit(?) | Max Vet Fees (?) | Vet Fees Excess (?) | Description | Rating |
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9 Years | £13,000 | £75 | At www.pet-insurance.co.uk we offer both Standard and Lifetime pet insurance for dogs and cats designed to suit your individual needs.Our pet insurance policies can help protect against unforeseen Vet's Fees costs arising from accident or disease, plus Public Liability cover, Loss, Theft or Death of pet and much more. | 5.2  Quote |
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9 Years | £13,000 | £75 | Sainsbury's Pet Insurance Get 12 months for the price of 9. Available to necustomers when you buy online. Defaqto rate Sainsbury’sPremier and Premier Plus Cover 5 Star.Provided by Allianz Insurance plc. | 4.1 Quote |
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9 Years | £13,000 | £75 | Sainsbury's Pet Insurance Get 12 months for the price of 9. Available to necustomers when you buy online. Defaqto rate Sainsbury’sPremier and Premier Plus Cover 5 Star.Provided by Allianz Insurance plc. | 4.1 Quote |
Further Pet Insurance Information
As well as just comparing the price of Pet Insurance for your pets and opting for the cheapest, its a good idea to also compare the level of cover you will be receiving and all the other details for each insurance company. We have described the main things which you should check when insuring your pets below.
Vet Fees
Vet Fees are the main reason every pet owner purchases cat or dog insurance. It can be very expensive to visit the vets if your pet needs treatment, but with a pet insurance policy, your vet fees (minus your excess) are paid by your insurance policy. Some insurance companies will pay the Vets directly, whilst over companies will require you to pay the vets upfront and then claim the money back using your policy. This also depends on the Vets you are using, as some vets require the money upfront whilst others will accept payment directly from the insurance company. You will need to check this with both your insurancecompany and your vets beforehand.
All insurance policies will also have a maximum limit to the amount they will pay out in vet fees each year and also the amount they will pay out per condition. For example your insurance policy may have a maximum of £6000 vet fees per year, but also have a maximum of £2000 per condition.
Pet Insurance Excess Fees
All insurance policies will include an excess fee on your policy, usually of around £50 or even more. Lets say your policy has an excess of £50, this means if you take your pet to the vets and the cost is £150, you will have to pay the first £50 whilst the insurance company will pay the rest (£100). Obviously the lower the excess, the better it is for yourself.