Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is a contract that you make with an insurance company, in which they agree to cover certain unexpected costs which may arise as a result of owning a pet. A number of things could be covered, including the pet's accidental death, injury or illness as well as emergency visits to the vet. You may choose to take out a more comprehensive policy which offers additional benefits, such as cover if you travel overseas and emergency pet boarding fees.

There are a number of pet insurance providers who offer a range of policies for a wide variety of pets. In the UK, dog and cat insurances are the most popular, but you can insure almost any type of pet, from ferrets to iguanas.


This section acts as a guide to the important aspects of pet insurance. For details, see articles: