Pet insurance

Why do I need pet insurance?

If your beloved pet gets a medical condition that could add up to a few trips to the vet. According to Forbes Advisor, an x-ray could set you back around £235 and you're looking at £4,000 for a dog's total hip replacement. With vets costs rising although prices will differ by practice, is it worth the up front investment to cover for anything that may happen.

How do I go about choosing pet insurance?

It's always a good idea to shop around and using the comparison tool here is a good place to start. It's also important as with any insurance that you understand any excesses you have to pay on the policy and also any exclusions.

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1. You could pay £3.09 per month*
   
   *Price per month for cover based on a dog, Mika, seven months old., no known medical conditions, up-to-date vaccinations and microchipped. Based on quote data provided by Seopa Ltd during May 2026. The quote price you could achieve is based on your individual circumstances.
2. You could pay £3.09 per month*
   
   *Price per month for cover based on a cat, Zeus, one year old., no known medical conditions, up-to-date vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. Based on quote data provided by Seopa Ltd during May 2026. The quote price you could achieve is based on your individual circumstances.

*Quotes correct as of May 2026