Autumn 2002

If Only there was Insurance for Pets

We commonly hear the refrain from clients: “If only there was insurance for pets!” after they have incurred significant costs for an illness or injury to one of the family pets.

WELL THERE IS!

In principle, we at Gladesville Veterinary Hospital encourage the concept of pet insurance. We regularly encounter situations where a much-loved pet suddenly requires expensive veterinary treatment - this can be a serious financial strain when it occurs without warning and without budgeting.

Health insurance allows peace of mind that in these situations, you can embark on the best course of treatment without having to be concerned about overriding financial considerations.

There are pet insurance companies in Australia and, similar to the situation in human health insurance, they have features of their policies that aim to differentiate them from the competition. Examples of some of these points are the inclusion or lack of excess payments, age limits for cover, joining fees, and options of “extra cover” for routine procedures such as vaccinations or desexings.

We have no affiliation with any insurance company and elect not to endorse any particular product. However, we do stock the brochures of some of these policies and are happy to discuss the basics of insurance for your pet. We  advise that you contact the insurance companies with any specific questions regarding their policies.

Please ask our receptionist for a brochure and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.