Pet insurance
BRITISH CATS AND DOGS TO GET DONOR CARDS BY 2016
1st Successful Cat Open-Heart Op Sets New Pace For Pet Surgery Following the success of the world’s first successful cat open-heart surgery in the UK, new figures show that the majority of the nation’s 14 million pets could have their own organ donor cards by 2016. An overwhelming 82% of pet owners would consider letting [...]
Pet cover – can I get by on self-insurance?
If you have recently become a pet owner, you will probably find that everyone is giving you different advice. Some people may be telling you that you absolutely must get pet insurance. Others may suggest that you would be better off with self-insurance. What is self-insurance? If you self-insure, instead of paying into a pet [...]
Pet pre-nups
One in ten Brits are so besotted with their dog or cat they have considered agreeing a pet pre-nuptial in case they split-up, a new survey has revealed. But that’s just the tip of the ice berg when it comes to how far owners will go to show their love for their pets. The poll [...]
Pet Insurance Make the most of your money
If you are trying to compare pet insurance, you need to know what different policies give you for your money. There is a huge variation in the levels of cover provided by different policies. A basic policy, which you can get from some insurers at about £60 a year or £5 per month, will cover [...]
Pet Insurance – Comparing policies can be a nightmare
You may be convinced pet insurance is the right way to go. But you may not be prepared for the nightmare of comparing policies. You can compare pet insurance in several different ways price of premium levels of cover range of cover reliability of payout So why is it so difficult to compare pet insurance? [...]
Pet Insurance – Cheapest isn’t always best
When you compare pet insurance, it’s likely that you will be on the lookout for the cheapest policy. However, many vets warn that you need to be very careful, as cheapest is not always best. There are three reasons to beware of going for the insurance policy with the lowest premiums: Policies with the lowest [...]
Choosing pet health insurance – what do I need to know?
If you’re new to the world of pet health insurance, you could find yourself confronted by a bewildering choice. And you do need to be VERY CAREFUL in choosing your policy. Why? Because it is very difficult to change in mid-stream. Once your cat or dog is diagnosed with a particular condition, you will not [...]
Vets coining it in makes pet insurance a must
Figures are a wake up call for pet owners of the importance of pet insurance at times of belt tightening. Gideon Ingham, Head of Insurance for ASDA Financial Services comments on research that shows vets is the most profitable business category in Britain. Vets are coining it in. According to recent research by information group [...]
PETS – BEWARE THE PITFALLS OF SUMMER
Warm sunny weather and walks in the countryside are what many dog owners long for, but even meadows and fields can hold hidden dangers for pets. Bruno, a three year old rough-coated Labrador, suffered severe discomfort and became lame after a grass seed lodged between the toes of his right fore paw. Minor surgery and [...]
A Little Rabbit Could Cost You Big Bucks…
Have you considered pet insurance to protect your ‘Easter Bunny’? Vets widely report that, after dogs and cats, the pet rabbit is the next most common animal being presented in the UK for veterinary treatment. So if you are considering buying an ‘Easter Bunny’ have you thought about the cost? The recent prime time TV [...]
