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Dogs are part of the family for most owners so when they are in need of medical attention it can be traumatic. Having the added worry of meeting expensive vets' bills is a genuine concern so it can make a lot of sense to take out insurance to cover illness and accidents. Due to their size and the subsequent cost of treatment, insurance is generally slightly more expensive for dogs than cats. Read more...>

 

Online Discount Max Vet Fees Cover
Tesco

Tesco

New customers will receive 33% online discount when Standard cover or Extra Cover Pet Insurance is purchased

33%£4,000 Tesco
** Most Popular Insurer **
Virgin Money

Virgin Money

Offer three different types of insurance for pets.

10%£6,000 Virgin Money
** 15% multi pet discount **
Argos

Argos

Competitive insurance and a range of cover

5%£7,000 Argos
Direct Line

Direct Line

Pay Vet Direct - 10% online discount

0%£6,000 Direct Line
** 12 months for the price of 10 **
Churchill

Churchill

Emergency cover from just £3.99

10%£3,000 Churchill
Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer

Vets bills covered up to £7000 for cats and dogs

15%£7,000 Marks and Spencer
** 5% discount for multiple pets **
More Than

More Than

Buy online and receive a 20% discount

20%£7,000 More Than
Liverpool Victoria

Liverpool Victoria

10% online discount for new customers

10%£5,000 Liverpool Victoria
Halifax

Halifax

Halifax pay the vet direct, 5% discount online

5%£6,000 Halifax
** Extra 10% If You Insure More Than One Pet **
AA

AA

Choose from 3 options plus get a 10% online discount

10%£5,000 AA
Asda

Asda

10% online discount + optional extras

10%£6,000 Asda
Petplan

Petplan

The UKs largest pet insurance provider

10%£5,000 Petplan
**Receive 10% off your first year�s premium with Petplan**
PDSA

PDSA

20% of the policy goes to the PDSA charity

5%£5,000 PDSA
Homebase

Homebase

Choose from 3 different policies

10%£7,500 Homebase
E&L

E&L

Comprehensive low cost cover for your pets needs

20%£6,000 E&L
Post Office

Post Office

No max age & pay vet fees up to £5,000 per condition

0%£5,000 Post Office
Helpucover

Helpucover

Helpucover offer lifetime protection for your pet

10%£6,000 Helpucover

Compare Dog Insurance

Dog insurance may also cover associated costs of a claim such as kennels fees if the owner has to go into hospital themselves and has no one to look after their dog. There are also policies that offer some holiday cancellation cover for owners who have to cancel a booked holiday due to illness of their dog. Often there are other minor benefits such as an amount available for advertising if the dog is lost.

Some dogs may have an increased risk factor for instance if they are working animals or even dangerous dogs, where the 3rd party risk is increased. In these cases standard insurance may not be available without increased premiums.

There are a range of dog insurance policies available and they do offer slightly different benefits so it is worth making comparisons. Some will offer long term cover for illnesses such as arthritis or eczema while others will have a maximum length of treatment.

Dog Insurance Top Tips

  • Most dog insurance policies will be able to provide a quote based on the age of the dog and the breed as well as your postcode
  • Large, heavy dogs take more treatment and are more susceptible to certain joint diseases so they usually have higher premiums
  • Some policies offer emergency advice on finding a vet
  • If you take your dog abroad you may need extra insurance cover so check your policy before you go
Did you know?

The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. It accounts for 11% of the total worldwide premium income.

Source: The Association of British Insurers (www.abi.org.uk)

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