Are you wondering if pet insurance is really worth it? Or, perhaps, you would just like to find out what the fuss about medical cover for your furball is all about. Either way, keep reading!
dotsure.co.za answers some frequently asked questions on pet insurance.
What is pet insurance?
Pet insurance helps cover the cost of veterinary care when your pet becomes ill or injured. It is designed to make it affordable for any pet owner to provide their precious pet with the best possible health care.
It’s no surprise to many pet owners that the rising costs of veterinary care can hit a family hard and, unfortunately, many families are faced with the daunting decision to euthanise their beloved pet because they cannot afford the treatment needed to save them. Pet insurance can save the life of your pet, without putting a hurting on your wallet.
What does pet insurance cover?
While medical expenses for pets can run into the thousands, pet insurance can cost very little per month. There are several different pet insurance plans to choose from. Some just cover accidents, some cover illness, and some cover both plus routine care.
Not all pet insurance providers offer the same cover options either. South Africa’s leading pet insurance provider, dotsure.co.za pet insurance, offers the following:
*Accidental only cover
From just R73pm, you can have peace of mind that when accidents happen, you can get the best veterinary care for your four-legged bestie. In all medically required procedures, you are covered for consultation fees, prescribed medicine, X-rays, surgery, hospitalisation, blood tests, etc. and reimbursed up to and according to the limits provided for in your selected plan. dotsure.co.za offer accidental cover for senior pets (dogs and cats older than 8 years), too.
*Accidental and Illness cover
Your pet might have a severe accident or illness, which can mean thousands of Rands out of your pocket to help them recover. Illnesses like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and kennel cough are becoming more prevalent in South Africa and medication costs are ever increasing. Parasites such as mosquitos, fleas and ticks can cause illnesses like heartworm, mange and undernutrition. Unfortunately if left untreated these illnesses can cause permanent harm to your pets or possibly lead to death in younger pets. Veterinarian costs have skyrocketed (just like everything else), but from as little as R 168pm, dotsure.co.za can help protect your pet, and your wallet against these risks.
*Wellness cover
Some pets require more maintenance than others. If your pampered pooch needs a little more attention, dotsure.co.za offer a fantastic range of wellness benefits on their Superior Plan, such as cover for microchipping, vaccinations, faecal tests, heartworm tests, flea control, nail trimming, elective sterilization or neutering, and more.
*Third-party liability cover
dotsure.co.za provides all its customers with third-party liability cover to protect them against the risk and financial burden of their pet damaging someone else’s property, or even causing bodily harm to them or their pet, within the borders of South Africa.
Fun fact: dotsure.co.za also covers exotic pets (any pet that is not a dog, cat or farm animal, such as reptiles, birds, bunnies, turtles and tortoises).
Do I really need pet medical cover for my dog?
We can try to keep our dogs safe from accidents and illnesses, but we’re only human and they’re only curious. While we wish we could put our fur kids in bubbles to protect them from the jaws of the jealous Jack Russel next door or to prevent a nasty bladder infection from arriving uninvited, we can’t foresee and control everything that happens to or around them.
Pet insurance gives you peace of mind that if and when something happens to your pooch, you don’t have to choose between your pet’s life and your finances. Pet insurance isn’t just a “nice to have” but a necessity in today’s tough times. A vet bill can set you back upwards of R10,000 if emergency care is needed. Pet insurance protects you against these expensive vet bills.
What should I keep in mind when choosing a pet policy?
When it comes to pet cover for your beloved pet, choose a plan that fits in with your unique lifestyle at a price you can afford. With dotsure.co.za, you can Name Your Price™ - choose the premium you can afford, and we’ll tailor the cover to suit you and your pet.
Need a little extra help selecting a pet plan? Give one of our friendly, pet-loving dotsure.co.za consultants a call on 0861 368 7873. You can also quote and buy pet insurance for your furry, feathery, or scaled bestie online, right from your phone, in 3 minutes or less at www.dotsure.co.za. Plus, when you buy a pet policy online from dotsure.co.za, you help feed a hungry shelter pet at the AACL for one whole month.
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