Why do I need Pet Insurance?
Cats might have 'nine lives' - but they still become ill, like dogs.
Research indicates nearly 1 in 3 Cat and Dog owners will make a claim on their pet insurance. (Source)
Pet insurance can cover emergency visits to the vet, in some cases costing in the thousands.
Less serious ailments or illnesses can also be very expensive.
Source: Consumer Intelligence, IBT - 2011
Peace of mind...
Tesco Pet insurance gives you peace of mind that your beloved companions are covered for most eventualities.
Pet insurance covers ailments, injuries and illnesses, including:
- Cuts/lacerations
- Lameness
- Those from road traffic accidents
- A growth
- Abscess
- Bites
- Foreign body (swallowed)
- Gastro-enteritis
- Ear infection
View the full policy wording to see what exclusions, limits and excesses apply.
Typical treatment costs for cats
Some average costs for typical pet insurance claims for cats are shown below:
| Condition | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Hyperthyroidism | £202.32 |
| Road traffic accident | £588.71 |
| Wound | £222.47 |
| Fractures | £770.38 |
| Cystitis | £200.96 |
Source: Based on total amount of all closed claims for cats received by Tesco Pet Insurance from October 2010 - August 2011. Average costs provided for illustration purposes only. Actual costs will vary.
Typical treatment costs for dogs
Some average costs for typical pet insurance claims for dogs are shown below:
| Condition | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Arthritis/DJD | £173.66 |
| Fractures | £694.81 |
| Lameness | £299.12 |
| Torn/ruptured cruciate | £761.88 |
| Tumour/growth | £482.48 |
Source: Based on total amount of all closed claims for dogs received by Tesco Pet Insurance from October 2010 - August 2011. Average costs provided for illustration purposes only. Actual costs will vary.
