What is pet insurance?
A monthly agreement between an insurer & yourself, as the pet-owner, on cover for the risk of major vet bills due to significant, unforeseen accidents & illnesses – costs that you might otherwise not be able to afford.
It’s not medical aid, although pet insurance can free you from significant financial worries, & allow you to choose the best available vet care for your family in your unfortunate time of need.
![Small Dog Playing](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Medipet-chuhuahua-graphic.jpg)
![Cat waiting for a treat](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Medipet-Mowgli-cat-greyback-1.jpg)
Procedures covered by MediPet across plans
- Vet visits
- X-rays
- Medication
- Surgery
- Ear & eye conditions
- Dental
- Foreign body ingestion
- Skin conditions
- Accidents
- MRI, CT & ultrasound scans
Why do I need pet insurance?
The best medical care for our pets should be an automatic “yes,” without hesitation. Did you know?
- 1 in 3 pets need emergency vet treatment each year*
- More vet specialists & advanced treatments are available today
- Advanced pet medical care costs increase in thousands of rands every year
Source:
* Forbes Advisor 2024
![Insured Great Dane](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Medipet-Great_dane.jpg)
”Pet insurance is a necessity, and all responsible pet-owners need the support of pet insurance to afford the right care for their pets. We believe everyone should have it.
Louise GriffithsFounder and Vet Nurse
Common costs pet-owners could face:
![Broken limb icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-lameness.png)
Lameness
Up to R60 000 for x-rays, medication, treatment & surgery.
![Tooth icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-dental.png)
Dental Care
Scale & polish, with extractions, up to R15 000.
![Medicine icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-gastro.png)
Gastro
As much as R15 000 for hospital & intensive care.
![Dog and stomach icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-foreign-body.png)
Foreign Body Ingestion
Could be as much R35 000 if requiring surgical removal, x-rays & ultrasounds.
![Skin icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-skin.png)
Skin Conditions
May cost thousands every year, & need chronic care support.
![Poison icon](https://medipet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MP-poisoning.png)
Poisoning
Vet costs from eating chocolate, xylitol, medication, plants or rat poison can range between R1 500 & R25 000.