How much does dog insurance cost?

There are a number of factors that affect how much insurance for your dog will cost, such as your dog’s age, breed and where you live. Our premiums are carefully calculated for each individual pet so why not get a quote and select the policy that suits your needs. Get a quote .

Will my premium increase if I make a claim?

At Petplan there is no penalty for making a claim. We want you to take your pet to the vet without worrying about the cost of your insurance, so we won’t increase your premium just because you have made a claim. Premiums do increase inline with veterinary inflation and as you pet gets older but your renewal premium is not affected by whether you have claimed or not. Different insurers have different approaches to premium increases and some provide lower initial premiums and then apply increases to help manage the cost of claims. Be aware that sometimes cheap insurance can cost you significantly more in the long run.

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Q: When should you get pet insurance?

It doesn’t matter how old or young your beloved pet is – an accident or illness could happen at any time so it’s important to make sure you have pet insurance from the moment you take them home. If your pet suffers an injury or develops an illness before they’re insured, unfortunately that condition won’t be covered by most pet insurance policies – including ours. Read more .

Q: What type of pet insurance is right for me?

Every pet is individual and unique so we have a range of plans to suit every cat, dog and rabbit, from time-limited to lifetime policies – we even have a multi-pet discount if you have more than one furry friend. We’ve compiled a handy guide explaining the different types of policies in the market and to help you decide which best meets your needs. Read more .

Q: Why Petplan pet insurance?

Over the last 40 years, Petplan has helped millions of pets through illness and injury. Today, we’re still the UK’s favourite pet insurer, insuring over 1.3 million pets. If you are seeking pet insurance from the specialists, then look no further. Whether it’s settling a claim quickly, paying your vet directly or finding the right cover for you, we try to make insuring your pet as easy as possible. Plus, we don’t directly increase your premium because you’ve made a claim. More about us .

Understand the options
before making a decision

We know that pet insurance can be confusing, there’s a lot of choice and lots of jargon.
We want you to understand the pet insurance landscape before making any decisions.

1. Why should you get pet insurance?

Pet insurance can help you cover the cost of veterinary bills.

Vets can do more for pets than ever before but costs can quickly mount up.

2. When should you get pet insurance?

As early as possible! Pets can get ill or injured at any time so it’s important to make sure you have cover in place to help you cover the cost of any veterinary treatment needed. Policies do not usually cover pre-existing conditions so if your pet already has a skin condition when you insure them you would need to continue to pay for treating this. If however you had insured them with Petplan before they developed a skin condition this would have been covered.

Vet bills
Legal Liability insurance
Purchase price
Hospital visits
Death from illness or injury
Theft or loss
Complementary treatment

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How can we help you?

New to pet insurance?

There can be lots to consider when exploring pet insurance. Our guides are designed to take the guesswork out of understanding the process.

Decoding pet insurance

Getting or got a new pet?

Put your mind at ease by ensuring the plan you choose meets the needs of your new furry friend.

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Thinking of switching?

Petplan can help you get the best care and we won't charge you more for claiming! With over 1.3 million tails covered, find out why we're the UK's most trusted provider.

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