What Does a Pet Insurance Policy Cover?

  • October 12, 2009 at 11:19 am

There are countless people who wonder what pet insurance covers. There is a lot of false information out there regarding pet insurance, so people are looking for truthful answers on this issue when deciding on what type of pet insurance to purchase. The truth of the matter, however, is that your pet insurance coverage will depend on a variety of different things. No two pet insurance companies are the same and, therefore, no two companies will offer the same coverage for the same price. You will have to research the companies and what they have to offer in order to find the perfect pet insurance to meet your needs.

With all of that being said, there are certain things that most pet insurance policies cover. The first thing that you can expect to have covered is veterinarian surgery visits, which can be rather expensive. Every time you take your pet to the veterinarian, there is a cost associated with this visit. A pet insurance policy should include this initial price, which will cut down on your overall costs, although there is often a flat basic fee plus anything over and above your policy entitlement.

Another thing that your pet insurance policy should cover is the cost of medication, as there are many different illnesses that your pet can come down with over the course of its life. A third, and very important, thing that is covered by most pet insurance policies is the cost of surgeries, which can be thousands of pounds. Finally, your insurance policy should include the price of vaccinations, which will need to be updated every year.

Despite all of these inclusions, there are also a number of things that your insurance policy will not cover. The first thing that your insurance will not cover is pre-existing or hereditary conditions. Your veterinarian will have this information for the insurance company, so this is not something that you can get around. Also, your insurance will not cover spaying or neutering, since these are not emergency surgeries. Of course, there are exceptions to these rules, but most companies will charge you quite a bit extra for this additional coverage.

Birth defects that you dog might have also may not be covered, as there is nothing that can be done to cure these, so treatment will be an ongoing thing. In addition, you will not receive coverage for vitamins or supplements because they items are not deemed necessary.

Getting the proper insurance policy for your pet is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. You will want to ensure that anything that could possibly happen to your pet will be taken care of because you never know what could be around the corner. Remember that these inclusions and exclusions are dependent on the age and the health of your job, so shop around for a plan that meets your individual needs. Also keep in mind that some companies will make you pay upfront and will reimburse you in time. If you do happen to go with one of these companies, make sure that you always have the cash on hand to pay for any potential issues beforehand.


Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For competitive pet insurance quotes, he recommends Healthy Pets, a specialist pet insurer.

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