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Insurance for vetinary bills etc
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sierra*323
Mama Doe
I asked a similar question a few days ago... got some very helpful advice!
Here it is:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?323389-Very-confused-about-getting-insurance...-help
Here it is:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?323389-Very-confused-about-getting-insurance...-help
Thanks Sierra. I just read through your thread and it was really helpful. I'll look into P@H too as I'm on a pretty tight budget as I also keep and insure 2 parrots and my dog. It all adds up to a hefty pet insurance bill every month!
When you read through all the blarb the companies give you it seems like the animal isn't insured for much at all! My 2 big parrots have existing conditions that they had prior to insuring so therefore are not covered for that.
My budgies which I can't insure as there are too many, accumilate ridiculous vets bills over a year. I went through all the receipts of payment to the avian vet last month for the past 3 years just for budgies and it came to near £800! The incredible thing was that just one budgie has cost about £300 alone so far!
When you read through all the blarb the companies give you it seems like the animal isn't insured for much at all! My 2 big parrots have existing conditions that they had prior to insuring so therefore are not covered for that.
My budgies which I can't insure as there are too many, accumilate ridiculous vets bills over a year. I went through all the receipts of payment to the avian vet last month for the past 3 years just for budgies and it came to near £800! The incredible thing was that just one budgie has cost about £300 alone so far!
megansmummy
Mama Doe
We have just insured our two with p@h lifetime cover 
cost £13 per month for both!
cost £13 per month for both!
sierra*323
Mama Doe
No problem :thumb: It is very confusing, there are so many exclusions and conditions!
clarebear
Mama Doe
Bramble and Bungee are both insured with Petplan. They are also covered through a 'Health Club' at the vets, which covers all their vaccinations, panacur, free nail clips, and 10% discounts on dentals and any purchases from their shop etc.
I definately think it is worth having insurance, I've made two claims through Petplan and have had all my money back both times. It was also a lovely feeling when the buns went for their boosters the other day and I didn't have to pay anything!
I definately think it is worth having insurance, I've made two claims through Petplan and have had all my money back both times. It was also a lovely feeling when the buns went for their boosters the other day and I didn't have to pay anything!
Mine have been insured with Petplan until the other day when I swapped to P@H. Petplan's renewal notice came through suggesting insurance for £60 per month (for 2 rabbits, aged 6 and 8 )!!! We looked online and have found that P@H do it for £13 per month! So much better! I do think that insurance is worth getting as vets bills can cost a fortune!
Mine have been insured with Petplan until the other day when I swapped to P@H. Petplan's renewal notice came through suggesting insurance for £60 per month (for 2 rabbits, aged 6 and 8 )!!! We looked online and have found that P@H do it for £13 per month! So much better! I do think that insurance is worth getting as vets bills can cost a fortune!
Wow! thats a huge difference!:shock:
Thanks everyone for your replies
I'm still rabbitless at the moment as the homecheck has been postponed for a week, but should know by thursday lunchtime Apparently he will be insured for a month for free, so I'll have a bit of time to get some quotes
