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.
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 often costs thousands of rands
- Premiums can be as low as R8 a day
”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:
Lameness
Up to R60 000 for x-rays, medication, treatment & surgery.
Dental Care
Scale & polish, with extractions, up to R15 000.
Gastro
As much as R15 000 for hospital & intensive care.
Foreign body ingestion
Could be as much R35 000 if requiring surgical removal, x-rays & ultrasounds.
Skin conditions
May cost thousands every year, & need chronic care support.
Poisoning
Vet costs from eating chocolate, xylitol, medication, plants or rat poison can range between R1 500 & R25 000.