Insuring your Pet

Pet insurance means you can be
sure your pet receives the best
possible care at any time.
Protect your pet’s health – Owning a pet is very
rewarding. A pet makes a loyal and loving
companion and we must take positive steps to keep
it fit, healthy and happy. However, owning a pet is a
lifelong responsibility which can at times cause great
anxiety, especially if the pet becomes ill or has an
accident. It's at this time that the last thing you need
to worry about is the cost of veterinary treatment.
THE FACTS AND FIGURES ON PETS
AND PET OWNERSHIP
• There are 6.8 million pet dogs and 9.6 million pet cats
in the UK
• Just under half of UK households own a pet animal
• Approximately 15% of UK pets covered by pet insurance
WHY INSURE?
More and more people recognise the benefits of pet insurance
covering veterinary fees when accidents, injuries or illnesses
strike, often without warning.
Veterinary professionals recommend insurance for pets
because it allows them to do the best for the animal without
the owner having to worry whether treatment costs can
be afforded.
Veterinary practices have made great advances in the
treatment of sick animals as a result of the many new and
significant developments in diagnostic techniques, surgery,
medicines and intensive care. It has to be remembered that
serious accidents and diseases often result in long and
sometimes expensive treatment.
Not everyone has house contents insurance which
in some cases covers legal liability for damage
or injury caused by pet animals, for example
straying into the road and causing accidents.
Most pet insurance policies offer cover for such
legal liability, otherwise known
as third party insurance, which can
run to several million pounds.

PET HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE PLANS
A wide range of comprehensive plans is available. Policies can
cover a variety of fees made up of anaesthetics, operations, X-
rays, laboratory charges, medicines and hospital care. Some
even offer cover for complementary medicine and behavioural
disorders. Some may provide cover for your holiday being
cancelled due to the pet needing emergency treatment.

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