Pet insurance
Pet insurance is becoming more and more popular in Australia. This is due to the increasing costs associated with treating your pet if it becomes sick or injured. If you and your family will do anything to keep your pet alive, an insurance policy should be considered.
Cover costs between $2,000 to $6,000 over the life of the average pet. However, veterinarian treatments once only for humans, such as radiation and organ transplants, are now available for animals – and they are just as expensive! A good policy should cover most medical procedures.
As with any insurance plan you consider, check the ‘fine print’ such as cover for pre-existing conditions, age limits for your pet, and deductibles.
The following is a sample of Australian companies offering protection for pets.