One of our best friend and allies is our pet. Pets have the amazing ability to be your most loyal and trusted companion, comfort you when you’re not doing great, and generally join us when we’re feeling stressed or unwell.
It goes without saying that we accept dogs, cats and other companion animals as our family members, and we analyse food labels to make sure we’re giving them the best. Yet, are we thinking about their health and the associated costs properly?
According to the latest data from Renasa Insurance Company, South Africa has the 6th highest number of dogs as pets with 9.1 million pet dogs, yet only 30,000 of dog owners carry pet insurance policies. Trying to unlock the reasons why this is, could it be that many pet owners do not know that this type of insurance is available? And when a pet medical emergency strikes, just how financially prepared are you?
The average cost to treat a fracture is R15,000 – not many people are prepared for a bill like this!
We have selected the most comprehensive pet insurance in the market – PawPaw Insurance Cover underwritten by Renasa Insurance Company.
What’s Covered:
Acute Illness and injury – Consultation, diagnostic investigations, treatment, medication, surgery, pathology and radiography
Chronic cover – with pre-authorisation and clinical treatment protocol.
Hereditary Conditions cover – provided it’s not pre-existing.
Supportive Rehabilitation /post surgery – subject to pre-approval and treatment protocols.
What’s Not Covered:
Pre-existing conditions
Boarding Kennels and Catteries
Routine Care (deworming, *vaccinations, grooming, flea/tick treatment, prescription diets, etc)
Fertility & breeding (such as sterilisation, artificial insemination and injuries resulting from breeding, birthing and birthing complications)
Complementary Treatments eg. Homeopathy, acupuncture.
What is most important, pet insurance coverage could save and extend the life of your pet by enabling you to authorize the medical treatment your pet needs should he develop cancer or require surgery.
Speak to our broker about this cover.