You need to make a claim for vet fees but you don’t have any claim form? No worries! You can download and print one off here.
You’ll find below all the claim forms I could gather from UK pet insurance companies. Note that for some benefits you may need a different type of form . In that case, give a call to your insurer’s customer service straightaway. They should be able to send you the relevant paperwork. >> Read more
While you’re doing your research on which pet insurance company to go with, why don’t you get 4 weeks free cover from Petplan?
Finding the right insurance policy for your pet can be time consuming. There are plenty of things to consider, like the type of cover, the different treatments available, additional benefits, the excess, the premium… Time spent researching means your pet isn’t covered, and in that time anything could happen, from accidents to illnesses. The good news is you can protect your pet for 4 weeks, free of charge with Petplan. That way you can research the market at your pace, knowing that should your pet be in trouble, they’d be able to receive veterinary care.
>> Read more to find out if your pet is eligible to free pet insurance
Homebase Pet Insurance have just relaunched their pet insurance programme with new innovative cat insurance policies, new discounts and a new website!
Because cats and dogs have different needs, Homebase have introduced a cat specific cover: cats cost less to treat, so why insure for £10,000 in vet fees when you actually only need £1,000 or £2,500 per year?
Choose between 2 cover levels, both lifelong: Cat Care offers up to £1,000 in vet fees each year, Cat Care Plus offers up to £2,500 per year. Other benefits include death of cat, recovery expenses, cattery fees, travel cover as well as repeat tick and tapeworm treatment.
Earlier this year, Tesco estimated that nearly 300,000 pets went missing each year. The shocking statistic reinforced the need for having something in place should your pet suddenly disappear. With pet insurance, you can make sure that you have funds available towards advertising and offering a reward for finding your lost friend.
>> Read more and get tips on what to do should your pet go missing
Animal Friends Insurance (AFI) has launched today a complete new range of pet insurance policies. New covers start from only £3.27 per month for dogs, under the Accident Only policy.
In total, AFI now offers 7 different products, from Accident Only to full lifelong cover with Prestige which covers up to £40,000 per condition for the life of the policy. Intermediate options are also available, so you can find the right cover for your pet and your wallet too.
Meet Real Pets and Owners, Episode 3: Finney has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, but luckily his owner Gaynor had taken out pet insurance beforehand. Here’s their story in just a few lines. >> Read the interview
Independent pet health insurance company Animal Friends Insurance (AFI) has been supporting pet charities around the world by distributing profits made from insurance sales.
Last december, AFI decided to help raising funds for Gearing Up For Gorillas, a non-for-profit organisation that tries to protect the majestic mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo, currently at war. AFI’s help has already proved successful: food and care are now being dispensed to 3 orphan gorillas in Goma, Ndeze, Ndakasi and Mapendo.
Pets have been hit hard by the recession says More Than pet insurance. Two recent surveys revealed shocking facts regarding pet owners in the UK, usually known for being such pet lovers.
1. 10% of UK pet owners would consider prescribing and administering medicine to their pet themselves rather than going to the vet, in order to save money.
With 60% of owners also admitting they don’t know enough about pet health to recognise when their pet is sick, the insurer commented: “Self prescribing human medicine for an animal can have serious repercussions, with vets warning prolonged use of human painkillers such as Ibuprofen can lead to kidney failure or stomach ulcers which if left unchecked can prove fatal for dogs.”
Meet Keely and her cat Parsley. Keely knows the importance of pet insurance and it proves very useful as her companion recently developed cancer. Find out a bit more about them all. If you would like to feature here too, just get in touch via Twitter
A new section is being introduced today with the help of Laura and her dog Cookie: Meet Real Pets and Owners.
In 5 quick questions, we’re looking at the reasons why people choose to buy pet insurance and why they decide to go with one company rather than another. Read the interview.
Are you looking to switch pet insurance provider and save money on your next year’s premium? Below are a few questions to ask yourself in order to change company safely.
Always do your research for a new provider before you actually cancel your current cover. Remember that you will receive a letter from your current insurance company at least 21 days before your policy is due for renewal, so that will leave you plenty of time to find a alternative supplier.
If so, then ask yourself (or a vet) if the condition is likely to be ongoing. For instance, diabetes would require regular treatment. But a road traffic accident would be treated as a one-off as it is less likely to re-occur. Find out more about switching pet insurance provider safely
The importance of buying pet insurance has once again been demonstrated by the real-life storie of Song and her £3,286 pacemaker.
Song’s, a spaniel retriever, has been fitted with a pacemaker in order to save her life. Suffering from a life-threatening low heart rate, Song, only aged 18 months, had to resolve to an electronic device worth £3,286. Luckily, her owners Bob and Laurie Austin’s dog insurance covered the cost of treatment. Read more
Found myself at the BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) congress in Birmingham yesterday, the biggest vet related event in the country. All the big players were there: charities (The Blue Cross, Cats Protection, DogsTrust, RSPCA, PDSA, Pet Blood Bank), pet food manufacturers (Royal Canin, Hill’s, Iams, Purina), insurers (Petplan, AXA), microchipping companies (Virbac, Animalcare, Avid), veterinary practice management software providers and of course vet groups.
First of all I got to talk to the main charities. The Blue Cross expressed concerns with regards to the increase of pets being sheltered as a result of the downturn. They suggested that as more people are unable to meet their mortgage repayments, they move to rented accommodation, where often pets are not welcome. The Dogs Trust confirmed the trend as some pet owners struggle financially while others use the crunch as an excuse to abandon their pets to rescue centres. Read more.
Tesco estimates that around 300,000 pets go missing or stray every year in the UK. This confirm stats from the Missing Pets Bureau which last year reckoned that 2,500 cats and 3,200 dogs where going missing every week. That’s 296,400 per year.
If it were to happen, know that pet insurance can help with the costs of advertising and offering a monetary reward should someone find your pet and bring it back home. Most pet insurers offer a “Recovery – Advertising and Reward” benefit, so that if your cat or dog strays, you can act quickly and not worry about the costs.
Read more including comments from Head of Tesco Pet Insurance Rachel Cutler
Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance recently claimed that Rottweilers are the most expensive type of dog for vet treatment. Based on real claim figures, Rottweilers cost an average of £441 to treat. This is:
• 32% more than the average for pedigree dogs
• 61% more than the average for a West Highland (£271)
The supermarket insurer has therefore warned customers to consider all cost implications of owning a new pet, and especially for large breed dogs. But cat enthusiasts should feel concerned too as the cost of veterinary treatment for a Maine Coon averages £487 which is:
• 40% more than the average for all cats
• almost 50% more than the average for a Persian
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