19/06/2026
Lets chat about Pet Insurance for your pets and many people dont realise how much the companies offer.
And any clients that may like to offer in the comments who you have your pets insured with can give others ideas to explore.
Pet insurance has become popular in Australia over recent years and covers a wide range of illnesses and emergency treatments, as there is no equivalent for Medicare for pets in Australia.
It offers you peace of mind as it covers some or all of the treatment costs if your pet gets involved in an accident or suffers a sudden illness, and depending on your excess and percentage of coverage, your reimbursement of payments can be up to 90%.
Some surgeries such as repair of fractured bones or exploratory surgery can also add up to thousands of dollars and that's before including recovery and aftercare treatment.
It is a heartbreaking situation to have to choose between the health of your pet and financial constraints, so for peace of mind we strongly recommend that your pet is insured.
What does pet insurance cover?
Individual packages vary in the type of treatment covered. However, usually they include most accidents and unexpected illnesses.
You need to consider the differences between policies, in particular the claim excess amount, proportion of treatment costs covered, annual claim limit, age restrictions, pre-existing illness exclusions and policy costs.
We suggest for dogs that you check your coverage includes, snakebite, tick paralysis, cruciate and patella surgeries, as well as accident and illness.
We suggest for cats that you check your coverage includes, snakebite, tick paralysis, urinary blockages, as well as accident and illness.
Some insurance companies cover dental procedures up to $2000 a year which is a benefit for your pets dental care as they get older.
Did you know that 24 hour emergency care for animals can cost over $1,000 per day?
We are extremely lucky that there are a number of 24 hour Emergency Clinics within 30 minutes of Penrith so if needed late at night or on the weekend after we close, you have the best care for your pet quickly.
There are over 30 companies that offer pet insurance and we can suggest clicking on the link below and type in your pet's info to compare pricing and find one that best suits your needs.
Click on this link:
https://gaponly.com.au/comparepetinsurance/
We can process your claim to the insurance company quickly and efficiently.
We can also help with GAP ONLY payments for your vet bills with the companies that offer this option.
Many start insurance when their pets are in the first year.
If you have any questions you are welcome to chat to our friendly reception staff over the phone or in person.
www.penrithvet.com.au
47215494
