Finding the Best Pet Insurance
Just about any family that has a pet, loves it dearly, and wants to treat it as well as they possibly can.
Obviously we all know to feed, groom and bathe our pets, but how many of us have looked at taking out pet health insurance on our pets? Pet insurance plans can be a real life saver, literally.
If your pet dog or pet cat becomes very ill and needs sudden specialist hospital treatment to save his or her life, you are going to want to be able to say go ahead to the treatment and not worry about the costs.
Once you have made a decision that you want to buy pet insurance, you need to look around to find the best plan that is available.
The best pet insurance will cover your cat, dog or even birds (in some cases) for many things depending on the actual policy you take out.
All pet insurance policies should cover you for vets bills (usually at least 80% back), and it is best to look out for one that has no age restrictions.
Another thing to look out for is a company that deals with any claims quickly and efficiently, the last thing you want to do if you have a sick dog or cat is to hang around for ages waiting for the money.
When you are searching around for the best pet insurance, don't forget to check out the company - are they licensed and certified? Do they have trained staff looking after claims? Have they been around for a long time? It is important to choose a company that has a good reputation and that you feel confident will assist you to deal with any future claims you may make.
Look at the wording on the policy, is it clear and easy to understand? You will want to know exactly what your pet is covered for.
How are the renewal premiums worked out? It's best to try and avoid those insurance companies that increase their pet insurance plans according to the age of the animal, especially if your pet is getting on in years already.
Also when renewing do they still cover any ongoing illnesses from the previous year? You would be surprised at just how many insurance polices exclude conditions that have already been treated, even when it was during their cover period.
One of the last things to check is that you are able to use your own vet.
It is unusual for this not to be the case, but always best to check this out - you don't want to find your pet needs an expensive operation and you have to go to another vet for this treatment.
Obviously we all know to feed, groom and bathe our pets, but how many of us have looked at taking out pet health insurance on our pets? Pet insurance plans can be a real life saver, literally.
If your pet dog or pet cat becomes very ill and needs sudden specialist hospital treatment to save his or her life, you are going to want to be able to say go ahead to the treatment and not worry about the costs.
Once you have made a decision that you want to buy pet insurance, you need to look around to find the best plan that is available.
The best pet insurance will cover your cat, dog or even birds (in some cases) for many things depending on the actual policy you take out.
All pet insurance policies should cover you for vets bills (usually at least 80% back), and it is best to look out for one that has no age restrictions.
Another thing to look out for is a company that deals with any claims quickly and efficiently, the last thing you want to do if you have a sick dog or cat is to hang around for ages waiting for the money.
When you are searching around for the best pet insurance, don't forget to check out the company - are they licensed and certified? Do they have trained staff looking after claims? Have they been around for a long time? It is important to choose a company that has a good reputation and that you feel confident will assist you to deal with any future claims you may make.
Look at the wording on the policy, is it clear and easy to understand? You will want to know exactly what your pet is covered for.
How are the renewal premiums worked out? It's best to try and avoid those insurance companies that increase their pet insurance plans according to the age of the animal, especially if your pet is getting on in years already.
Also when renewing do they still cover any ongoing illnesses from the previous year? You would be surprised at just how many insurance polices exclude conditions that have already been treated, even when it was during their cover period.
One of the last things to check is that you are able to use your own vet.
It is unusual for this not to be the case, but always best to check this out - you don't want to find your pet needs an expensive operation and you have to go to another vet for this treatment.