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10-07-2008, 01:54 PM   #1

Pet Insurance


I hope you don't mind me asking, but could anyone advise on a good pet insurance scheme? When we got our boys from the CP two weeks ago they came with 6 weeks free insurance but I do want to scout the market before I commit to one.

Could you maybe suggest which one's you use, and if you don't mind saying, the cost each month?

I know they can sometimes be a bit tricky, as they will cover vet cover for accidents but not a developed problem such as kidney problems!

Thanks very much



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10-07-2008, 02:48 PM   #2

Re: Pet Insurance


I'm afraid I can't advise you on Pet Insurance as I don't have Cassie insured but I thought you may like to have a look through a previous thread on Cat Insurance which was discussed earlier this year......

http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php...=Pet+Insurance

I'm sure some of our members will have something to add to this later...



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10-07-2008, 02:58 PM   #3

Re: Pet Insurance


Thanks Mags!

Although when I click on the link it takes me back to this thread :S Is there a bug on the page maybe?



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10-07-2008, 03:06 PM   #4

Re: Pet Insurance


Quote:
Originally Posted by meep
Thanks Mags!

Although when I click on the link it takes me back to this thread :S Is there a bug on the page maybe?
Oops....sorry about that

I've edited the link for you now!!



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10-07-2008, 06:29 PM   #5

Re: Pet Insurance


My recommendations are:

Petplan
Axa

I have Petplan for the boys. I think it costs about £11.99 per month but it has excellent cover and they are good at paying out. I have claimed £8500 in 18 months for Fabes!!

My policy for Fabes is £6500 per condition per year for the lifetime of the condition. Oh and as long as the condition developed after you took out the insurance they will cover it. Fabes condition is kidney related.



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11-07-2008, 09:41 AM   #6

Re: Pet Insurance


Thanks Mags and candyshandy! I read through the post you linked Mags, very handy thanks! My boys are currently with PetPlan through the 6 week free period from CP.

I got a quote from Axa and for Darcy alone it's £6 / month which seems very reasonable! However, I'm aware that it's good to have 'lifelong' cover. I can't see this mentioned anywhere. How do I know if it does provide, is it a rule of thumb that it's included or does it have to be an added extra?



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11-07-2008, 10:28 AM   #7

Re: Pet Insurance


I use M&S and AXA and would recommend them



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11-07-2008, 05:57 PM   #8

Re: Pet Insurance


Axa is for the lifetime too



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11-07-2008, 06:03 PM   #9

Re: Pet Insurance


I have mine insured with Direct Line and when I have had to make a claim they have paid out without any hassle.



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11-07-2008, 06:09 PM   #10

Re: Pet Insurance


Mine are with petplan, have had no probs at all and very quick at sorting out claims. They will also deal with your vet direct so that you don't actually need to stump up the money then claim back as some insurance companies do operate this way



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