What Are The Best Pet Insurance for Older Dogs?

Do you have an older dog and want to know if having pet insurance for older dogs is worth it?

The simple answer is: yes, taking out pet insurance for older dogs is always a good idea. You will have peace of mind, as the main expenses will be taken care of.

In this guide, we’ll detail all the different types of older dogs insurance, the average cost of taking out an older dog insurance and and we’ll also give you an indicative quote to find the best pet insurance for your older dogs.

What type of pet insurance for older dogs is best for you?

When researching the best insurance policy for your older dogs, there are different policy types to consider. From the least comprehensive to the most, these are:

These are:

Level of coverage	Details
Accidental only	Pet insurance basic level Cover for vet bills in case of an accident
Time limited	This policy usually lasts 12 months Covers accident and short-term illness
Maximal benefit cover	Also known as a ‘per condition’ policy A sum of money is allocated for each illness covered
Lifetime	Most comprehensive policy Covers vet fees up to a stated limit

Insurers	Vet fees	Note	Get a quote
	Excess: £90 Vet fees limit From £4,000 to £12,000	4Paws pet insurance is a dedicated pet specialist. 97% of claims are paid, excellent rate from Defaqto. 4Paws proposes Lifetime contribution and Lifetime cover. Lifetime contribution is cheaper, but when you're claiming, you will contribute to 30%. Nice feature because it is not sure that you will claim on your dog insurance policy. Monthly premium from £12.82 to £44.19 for the most complete pet policy.
	Excess: £99 From £1,000 to £6000 annual condition limit	Animal Friends is a dedicated pet insurance specialist recognized for its very complete offers. Very well rated from Defaqto. Animal Friends offers 4 level of protection for your dog from Lifetime Super to Lifetime prestige. This pet insurance for dogs allows you to be covered as standard for vet fees, advertising fees, emergency vet treatment abroad. Average monthly premium: from £5.27 to £12.02
	Excess: £100 if under 8 years old Vet fees limit from £3,000 to £12,000	Petguard is a well known pet insurance company that offers a comprhensive cat insurance 20% discount off specialist cat insurance PetGuard dog policy includes vet fees, advertising fees, accidental damages, holiday cancellations and excludes emergency expenses and third party liability. Average monthly premium from £10.11
	Excess: £95 (15% more on each claim) Vet fees limit from £3,000 to £6,000	Pet protect is known for its small prizes. Petprotect offers 3 levels of lifetime protections: condition care, Lifetime Plus, Lifetime extra. Petprotect condition care offers the most basic insurance policy to protect your cat, wheras Lifetime Plus and extra includes cattery fees, travel cover, death by accident. Average monthly premium from £13.56 to £19.74
	Vet fees limit from £4,000 to £12,000	Petplan offers a a complete pet insurance Petplan offers 3 level of protections: classic, classic +, ultimate Includes advertising fees, emergency boarding fees, holiday cancellations Average monthly premium from £12.99
	Vet fees limit from £6,500 to £12,500	Agria is a high-end pet insurance company and has been elected Best claim services in 2019. Agria proposes two protections levels for your cat: Lifetime and Lifetime Plus. With Agria Lifetime Plus, all features are included such as boarding fees, advertising. With Agria Lifetime, your vet fees will be covered, as well as advertising fees and travel and accommodations. Average monthly premium from £19.86 to £24.44

How much is pet insurance for older dogs?

It depends on which coverage you choose. You can pay more or less depending on the coverage you choose. Other factors must be considered:

• Your older dog’s age, The older your older dogs is, the more expensive it will be to insure your older dogs.
• Where you live in the UK. Vet fees are not the same all over the UK.

• Whether your older dog is a pedigree or not. Often, you will be asked when taking out an oler dog insurance if your dog is a pedigree. A pedigree can be more expensive to insure as as they are prone to having poorer health.
• Your older dog’s breed. Some breeds are more more likely to have an illness than others. The less expensive breed is golden Retriever whereas one of the most expensive breed is bulldogs.

The average cost of pet insurance for your older dogs in UK is about £30 and £40 per month..

What does pet insurance for older dogs cover?

Not all insurers offer the same features, so check before insuring your older dogs. Here is a little table that shows what is usually covered by an older dog insurance:

	Included or not	Details
Vet fees	Included in all type of policies	You can ask money back for vet fees if your older dogs received medical treatment
Advertising and rewards	Often included in Lifetime cover Often not included in basics insurance	You can claim the money back for the cost of your reward and your advertising spend
Death by illness or accident	Often not included in basics insurance `Sometimes covered by Lifetime.	You can claim if your older dogs died because of an accident or because of an illness
Boarding fees	Often not included in basics insurance	Covers the cost of boarding your older dogs if you have an emergency
Overseas travel cover	Often not included in basics insurance	Your older dogs is covered in another country
Third party liability cover	Included in basics insurance	Covers legal liability if your older dogs causes damage or injury. For cats, there is no such thing. The owner is not held responsible for damages caused, as cats are considered “free spirits” in the UK.

What is not included in your pet insurance for older dogs?

Often, these kind of features are not included in your pet insurance for older dogs:

Not included	Details
Treatment for preexisting conditions	Most insurers won’t cover your older dogs’s existing conditions.
Routine medical treatment	Your older dogs insurance won’t cover your routine medical treatment such as vaccinations, for example.
Behaviour treatment	This kind of feature is often not provided for older dogs insurance.
International cost	Some insurers won’t offer to cover your older dogs abroad.
Dental treatment	Often excluded from older dogs insurance.
older dogsage	Sometimes your older dogs will not be covered if your pet is considered too old.

Can you get a discount when taking out insurance for your older dog?

Lot of providers propose a discount when insuring your old dog online:

Provider	Discount
	10% discount via Aviva* if your buy online your pet insurance for your old dog10% multi pet discount
	10% discount if your buy online your pet insurance for your old dog
	25% discount if your buy online your pet insurance for your old dog
	12 month cover for the price of 9 month