Summary

Pet insurance has become the fastest growing form of insurance in the UK with over 220 policies on the market. Here are 10 key questions to ensure you get the right policy.

Pet Insurance - suss out the answers to 10 key questions. Page 2

•  Is there a limit on vets' fees? If so, what is it?

•  Find out if your pet is prone to any hereditary conditions

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and whether the plan will cover those. For cats you'll find information about hereditary conditions at www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/breeds/cats-breeds and for dogs you'll get the answers at www.the-kennel-club.org.uk

•  Is your dog covered for third party liability? Remember, if your dog causes injury or damage you could be liable for damages.

•  Does the pet insurance cover the cost of advertising and a finders' reward if you pet is lost or stolen?

•  If you pet undergoes urgent surgery shortly before you're due ( cheap mortgages ) to go on holiday, will your pet insurance meet the holiday cancellation costs?

•  If you go in hospital, does the policy ( term assurance ) cover kennel or cattery fees? Some policies will payout after the owner has been in hospital for a certain number of days.

•  Does the plan make a payout when your pet dies? If so, how much?

How can you get answers to all these questions? Surprisingly, vets are not particularly well clued up. They normally have details of one or two plans in their waiting rooms but are rarely up to date with what else is available in the market. Perhaps not surprising with all the developments in veterinary care to keep abreast of!

No, you've already found the best source of information - the Internet! ( mortgage quotes ) Search for pet, dog or cat insurance and you'll find all the information you'll ever need. It might take you an hour to complete your research, and remember to make notes, but it will be worth it in the end.