We pay £28/month to insure Twatbag with a company called Scratch & Patch. Pet Plan wanted over £180 for the same level of cover! The insurance usually only precludes existing conditions when going to a new company. If Gia comes down with a long term illness, she stays covered providing we stay with the same company.Based on that lot it costs you less to run your mutt than it did for our moggie.
we had insurance for a while but went freestyle…despite bills well over a grand in his last couple of years we were still well in pocket compared to paying insurance premiums. Food was between £30 and £40 per month (bulk buying on interwebs) and Cattery about £18 a day.
Pet insurance is similar to human health insurance..it generally doesn’t cover long running conditions…..buyer beware!
Talking of private health, the BUPA policy provided by my employers covers existing and/or previous conditions. That’s quite unusual and the first time I’ve heard of it.
The preferred kennel is £15/day in summer, £16/day in winter (extra £1 for heating) and the alternative choice is £18.50.
What were you feeding George, caviar? Gia’s food is expensive by doggie standards; one is £75 for a 12kg bag and the other is £50 for the same amount and she’s on 250g a day of each.