Deciding to take out insurance for your pet is usually something you think about carefully. It’s only natural, then, that a few doubts fill our minds. Below we answer the most common questions about pet insurance.
5 questions about pet insurance
These are some of the queries that most concern pet owners when taking out insurance.
1. How much does insurance for my dog cost?
The price of the insurance varies depending on the type of dog it is — pedigree, mixed-breed or crossbreed — its date of birth and your postcode.
2. What does an insurance policy like Petplan cover?
Depending on the type of insurance that suits you best, you can opt for different levels of cover. Taking out veterinary insurance isn’t the same as one that only covers accidents, or a simple third-party liability policy.
The only things Petplan does NOT cover are conditions that pre-existed the start of the policy, preventive treatments, deworming, vaccinations, neutering and microchip implantation.
3. Which is the best insurance?
There are different types of insurance depending on your dog’s characteristics — that is, its age, breed, state of health and so on.
Veterinary insurance
With this option, both your pet’s accidents and illnesses are covered.
Accident insurance
In this case, your pet’s accidents would be covered but not illnesses. Because of that, its price is a little lower than veterinary insurance.
Third-party liability insurance
This covers the damage your pet may cause to others, because let’s remember that we, as owners, are responsible for everything our pet does, as stated in article 1905 of the Civil Code.
4. How do I compare Petplan with the others?
To be able to compare the different insurers, the first thing we need to do is be clear about our pet’s needs. Once we reach that point, it’s as simple as comparing the different levels of cover they offer, at what price and with what flexibility.
5. Is Petplan the best insurance for my pet?
Definitely — taking your dog’s breed and age into account, Petplan is the most complete and flexible insurance. Without a doubt, it offers the greatest cover and is the one that will best adapt to your needs and those of your pet.
