At Eastcott Vets we are proud to offer comprehensive and cost-effective preventative healthcare plans to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
Contrary to popular belief, pet insurance and health plans are not the same thing. As a pet owner, it's important that you know the difference to ensure that you are providing the best possible health care for your pet.
What is pet insurance?
We believe that pet insurance is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Owning a pet is hugely rewarding, but it can also be expensive if they are to suffer an illness or injury.
It is important that pet owners take out a good pet insurance policy as these give your pet the best chance of making a speedy recovery, whilst also covering you for any unexpected, or ongoing medical bills.
Did you know… there are four different types of insurance covers?
- Accident only pet insurance - covers your pet in the event of an accident (not including long-term illness cover)
- Time limited pet insurance - covers illnesses as well as accidents for a certain time period
- Maximum benefit pet insurance - covers illnesses and accidents up to a maximum amount for each condition with no time limit
- Lifetime pet insurance – A complete type of pet insurance which covers accidents, injuries or illnesses for the lifetime of your pet up to maximum amount per year.
It is recommended to always read your policy documents before applying and renewing to understand the cover you will receive for your pet should you need to use pet insurance.
Why pet insurance is important
Pet insurance is an important element of pet ownership, whether they are healthy or have regular healthcare needs. Illnesses can happen during your pet’s lifetime, which may lead to unexpected bills and just like us, pets can get numerous illnesses in their lifetime including long term and complex conditions (e.g. diabetes, joint conditions, heart conditions).
Read our full guide on why pet insurance is important
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What are Pet Health for Life Plans?
Pet Health for Life Plans on the other hand, cover important preventative healthcare to keep your pet protected from potentially life-threatening diseases and illnesses. They provide routine health care for your pets, including annual check-ups, vaccinations, parasite protection and . These treatments are not covered by your pet insurance, therefore signing up to our Pet Health for Life Plan can help you spread the cost of routine care while saving you money!
It is important that pet owners take out a quality Pet Health for Life Plan as these help keep your pets in the healthiest possible condition year-round, whilst also saving you from over-spending on routine health care essentials. Result!
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Why are Pet Health for Life Plans important?
Many pet owners believe that pet insurance is all they need to safeguard their pets from harm. However, we believe a quality health plan is arguably just as important for protecting your pet's health.
A Pet Health For Life plan ensures your pet's preventative healthcare is covered, giving you greater peace of mind. However, our plans are not a replacement of pet insurance. You will still need pet insurance for illness and injury cover.
From vaccinations that protect your pet from diseases, to flea, worm and tick treatment that keeps them safe from parasites. Our Pet Health for Life plans include a range of treatments that you would be paying per visit, such as nail clipping and microchipping. We also offer discount on neutering when on our plan.
By joining and paying monthly installments, you take away the stress by spreading the cost of routine care. You also have the benefit of saving money with discounts already applied compared to paying per visit.
Having pet insurance and a Pet Health for Life Plan gives you the optimal level of protection when your pet needs it most and can help you save money for the long term.
Pet insurance vs Pet Health for Life Plans:
| Health Care Type | Pet Insurance | Pet Health for Life |
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| Cover for illness and injury |  |
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| Cover for unexpected medical bills | |
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| Vaccinations (Selected vaccines included, please see our Terms of Service for more information) |
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| Discounted neutering | |
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| Tick and worm treatment | |
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| Vet consultations | Dependant on policy type and claims | |
| Doctor and nurse check-ups | |
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| Annual check-ups | |
Terms of Service apply for the inclusions and discounts in our plans
The best pet health plan: What's included
At Eastcott Vets we are proud to offer comprehensive pet health plans that give your cat or dog optimal health cover. This includes:
- vaccinations
- Tick and worm treatment
- annual check-up
- microchipping
- 2 vet and 2 nurse consultation fees covered annually
- discounts on neutering
- other healthcare treatments such as anal gland emptying and nail clipping.
Our plans provide the vital all-year-round protection that your pet needs to stay healthy and happy.
What’smore, our plan costs are the same regardless of the age of your pet!
Are Pet Health for Life Plans cost-effective?
More than just providing comprehensive care for your pet, our Pet Health For Life Plans provide great value and discounts on treatments. On our plan, your cat or dog will only receive the vaccinations and parasite treatment they need when they need them, and at the recommended dose.
Microchipping is included in our cat and dog plans, and help identify and return your pet to you should they be lost or stolen. This is now of vital importance as pet microchipping is a legal requirement in the UK for cats and dogs.
It's therefore never been more important to take out a pet health plan. Explore our Pet Health For Life plans here and see how you can save!
Frequently asked questions about vet pet plans
Can I get a plan for my puppy or kitten?
Yes, both puppies and kittens can be covered within our plans. When signing your pet up, either select “cat plans” for your kitten or your puppy's expected adult weight within the dog plans. If your puppy doesn’t end up hitting the previously estimated adult weight, it can be altered later on.
How do I sign up for a pet health plan?
The quickest and easiest way to join our pet plan is to sign up online by following the step-by-step instructions. You will need information about your pet and your card details at the ready. If you are not yet registered with our practice, you can register them when you join our plan.
Can I pay annually instead of monthly?
Yes absolutely, how you set up your direct debit can be changed when you sign up online.
Does the plan cover multiple pets?
One Plan covers the pet that you sign up for. If you have multiple pets that you want covered then they each need signing up individually in order for them to receive the full benefits.
If you have any further questions about pet insurance or our Pet Health For Life Plans then please get in touch. Or if you are ready to get your pets signed up on our cost-effective plan, get started here.
