Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why should I consider Pet Insurance?
  2. Do you provide lifetime cover for my pet?
  3. If my pet becomes very old or very ill, will you still offer to insure him or her?
  4. What about the cost, isn't it expensive?
  5. What is Excess and how much do I have to pay.
  6. Why has it become so important to have Pet Insurance?
  7. Does my pet need to be vaccinated?

  1. Why should I consider Pet Insurance?

    One in every three pets will require unexpected veterinary care this year. Insuring your pet has become more and more important to protect you financially, and your pet to ensure that they receive the best possible vetrinary care.

  2. Do you provide lifetime cover for my pet?

    Simply, yes. With PetInsure.ie, cover for life means that if your pet suffers from
    a condition that needs financial assistance for life, we will provide it.

  3. If my pet becomes very old or very ill, will you still offer to insure him or her?

    Dogs can be accepted up to the age of 8, cats up to 8 and rabbits up
    to 8. Once insured you may continue your pet's cover for life with annual
    renewals so that no matter how ill your pet becomes or however many claims you make, your maximum benefit will be fully reinstated when you renew your policy.

  4. What about the cost, isn't it expensive?

    PetInsure has lower excess, and lower premiums than many other Pet insurance companies in the market. Cover starts for a dog from as little as 2.45 per week.

  5. What is Excess and how much do I have to pay.

    Excess is what you have to pay. This is dependant on how much premium
    you wish to pay for your pet. The good news is that Petinsure.ie offer lower excess on our CarePlus product (only 60.00). If you have to make a claim, this is the figure you will pay if you are covered under the CarePlus policy. Remember, PetInsure offer two  policies to bring more choice to the market.

  6. Why has it become so important to have Pet Insurance?

    Pet insurance is designed to take some of the financial burden away from pet owners in the event their pet suffers an unexpected illness or accident. A host of new treatments are now available to pet owners, but they are increasingly expensive. Treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, and increasingly sophisticated surgical procedures now mean your pet has a good chance of recovering from events when only a few years ago euthanasia would have been the only option. Pet insurance gives you some protection against potentially major veterinary bills, and means you can make decisions about your pet’s future based on maintaining and improving quality of life, not around whether or not you can afford the treatment.

  7. Does my pet need to be vaccinated?

    We advise that your pet receives vaccinations and boosters as recommended by your veterinary surgeon.