Pet insurance · Las Palmas
Pet insurance in Gran Canaria
Dog and cat owners in Gran Canaria can get the best advice on looking after their pets’ health from Petplan; we have been offering the best-rated pet insurance for more than 50 years. With our insurance you can use any vet in Gran Canaria, and when you travel in Spain or Europe, your pet is still covered.
Gran Canaria
- ✓100% of covered vet fees reimbursed for illness or accident.
- ✓Up to €3,100 a year for vet fees with a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident, not per visit.
- ✓Any vet in Gran Canaria, no network.
- ✓From €16/month for cats and €23/month for dogs. 24/7 vet included
Use any vet in Gran Canaria
No network: any practice on the island and, when you travel, any vet you choose on the mainland or in Europe.
- Pay the bill at your practice in Gran Canaria, upload it from your online account and we pay you back.
- Whether you live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, San Bartolomé de Tirajana or Arucas, the cover is the same at any practice.
- Travelling: covered anywhere in Spain and for up to 90 days a year in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
- We never raise your price because you claimed.
Looking after your pet in Gran Canaria
Eastern coves such as Tres Peos, a black-sand beach in Agüimes, let dogs swim all year round on Gran Canaria, as does its pebbly neighbour Los Cuervitos. In Telde, Bocabarranco is dog-friendly year-round too, but has no lifeguard and strong currents. Heartworm is the main health threat, more common here than in most of Spain, so give monthly prevention and test yearly. Leishmaniosis is uncommon on the island.
The ULPGC university veterinary hospital on the Arucas campus is open 24 hours, with emergency care for dogs and cats. Dogs must be registered on ZOOCAN within three months of birth, and Fred. Olsen inter-island ferries take pets with a pre-booked ticket. Petplan pet insurance in Gran Canaria lets you use any practice in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde or Arucas: pay the bill and get 100% of covered costs back, minus a fixed €45 co-pay.
Beaches and spaces for dogs
- BocabarrancoJinámar, TeldeDogs welcome all year; no lifeguard and strong currents.
- Tres PeosAgüimesBlack-sand cove next to Los Cuervitos; dogs all year; frequent currents.
- Los CuervitosAgüimesPebble cove; dogs all year; no facilities.
Health: what to watch for
- Heartworm, spread by mosquitoes, is more common here than in most of Spain. Monthly prevention and a yearly antigen test are recommended.
- Studies show canine leishmaniosis is uncommon here, but if you travel south or to the Mediterranean with your dog, protect it against sand flies.
Microchips and rules
- In Canarias, microchips are recorded in the Registro Canario de Identificación Animal (ZOOCAN).
- Dogs must be identified and registered within three months of birth, or within one month of acquisition.
- To take out a policy, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Vets and travel
- Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Las Palmas
- Hospital Clínico Veterinario de la ULPGC — University hospital on the Arucas campus; open 24 hours with emergency care and hospitalisation for dogs and cats.
- On Fred. Olsen inter-island ferries pets travel in a carrier (up to 10 kg), in an on-deck Pet Room or on a Pet Sofa beside your seat; book their ticket in advance.
Sources · Local information reviewed October 2026.
boe.es · lavozdelanzarote.com · pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · link.springer.com · okdiario.com · zoocan.net · hcv.ulpgc.es · fredolsen.es
What’s covered and what’s not?
What Petplan pet insurance covers in Gran Canaria, on the island and when you travel.
Included Covered
- Vet consultations for illness and emergencies.
- Surgery, hospital stays and post-operative care.
- Diagnostic tests: blood tests, X-rays, CT scans…
- Medicines prescribed by your vet.
- Physiotherapy and behavioural disorders.
- Breed-related conditions.
- Payouts for death or theft, lost-pet search costs and boarding if you are hospitalised.
- 24/7 vet chat and video calls.
- Vaccines, if you add them as an option, up to €90 a year.
- Third-party liability up to €300,000, as an option.
Not included Excluded
- Pre-existing conditions.
- Preventive treatments and worming.
- Microchipping and neutering.
- Illness in the first 30 days and accidents in the first 15 days (waiting period).
See all cover and exclusions in the policy.
Protect other people too in Gran Canaria
If your dog or cat causes damage to someone else or their belongings, we take care of it. Choose the plan that suits you best:
RC Top
€55/year
- Up to €500,000 a year (€300,000 per claim)
- Legal defence and bonds
RC + Individual cremation
€105/year
- Third-party liability up to €300,000
- Individual cremation with urn, collection and home delivery
- 1 year of online vet
All plans include civil and criminal legal defence and cover at dog shows and contests. €200 excess per claim; outside Spain, up to 90 days per policy year. More information · IPID
Why choose Petplan in Gran Canaria
100% reimbursed
We pay back 100% of covered vet fees; you only pay a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident.
No price rise for claiming
Our no-claims price guarantee: if your pet needs treatment, we want you to claim.
24/7 vet
Chat and video calls with registered vets, free with your health policy.
How it works
Three steps, all online: no paperwork at the practice and no app to download.
See your vet
Take your pet to any practice in Gran Canaria and pay the bill.
Make a claim
Upload the invoice and vet report from your online account, on the web or your phone.
Get paid
We reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus the co-pay.
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Pet insurance in Gran Canaria: frequently asked questions
Can I use any vet in Gran Canaria?
Yes. With Petplan you can see any registered vet in Gran Canaria or anywhere else in Spain, with no network. You pay the bill and we reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident.
How much does pet insurance cost in Gran Canaria?
Petplan health cover starts at €16 a month for cats and €23 a month for dogs. The exact price depends on species, breed and age; you can get a quote online in one minute.
Are there dog beaches in Gran Canaria?
Yes. Some options: Bocabarranco (Telde (Jinámar)) — Dogs welcome all year; no lifeguard and strong currents; Tres Peos (Agüimes) — Black-sand cove next to Los Cuervitos; dogs all year; frequent currents; Los Cuervitos (Agüimes) — Pebble cove; dogs all year; no facilities. Always check the signs and seasonal opening hours before you go.
What health risks should I watch for in my dog in Gran Canaria?
Heartworm, spread by mosquitoes, is more common here than in most of Spain. Monthly prevention and a yearly antigen test are recommended. Studies show canine leishmaniosis is uncommon here, but if you travel south or to the Mediterranean with your dog, protect it against sand flies. Petplan covers vet treatment for illness or accident, except pre-existing conditions.
Where is my pet's microchip registered in Gran Canaria?
In Canarias, microchips are recorded in the Registro Canario de Identificación Animal (ZOOCAN). The Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Las Palmas can advise you on registration. To take out Petplan, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Does the cover work if I live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde or Santa Lucía de Tirajana?
Yes. The cover is the same at any vet practice in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde or Santa Lucía de Tirajana and the rest of Spain: pay the bill, upload it from your online account and we reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus the co-pay.
Can I travel with my pet from Gran Canaria?
On Fred. Olsen inter-island ferries pets travel in a carrier (up to 10 kg), in an on-deck Pet Room or on a Pet Sofa beside your seat; book their ticket in advance.
Do I need to live in Spain?
Yes. You and your pet must live in Spain. It doesn't matter what nationality you are, and you can get a quote and read the terms in English; the Spanish version of the policy is the legally binding one.
Am I covered when I travel, including to the UK?
Yes. Vet fees are covered anywhere in Spain and for up to 90 days per policy year in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
What isn't covered?
Pre-existing conditions, preventive treatments, worming, microchipping and neutering are not covered. There is a 15-day waiting period for accidents and 30 days for illness from the start of the policy.
Is third-party liability insurance compulsory for dogs in Spain?
As of October 2026, the general dog liability insurance set out in Ley 7/2023 is not yet enforceable, because its regulation has not been published. It is already compulsory for dogs classed as potentially dangerous, with at least €120,000 of cover. With Petplan you can add third-party liability cover of up to €300,000.
Pet insurance near Gran Canaria
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Page produced by Petplan Ibérica SL. Last updated: 20 October 2026. Legal information. Petplan dog, cat and rabbit insurance is sold by Petplan Ibérica SL (insurance brokerage, DGSFP code J3103, CIF B90057431) and underwritten by Telefónica Seguros y Reaseguros Compañía Aseguradora, S.A.U. See the full details in the General and Specific Conditions.