Why Pet Insurance?
Medibank Pet Insurance ensures your vet bills don’t bite.
Advances in veterinary medicine mean more can be done for your pet’s health than ever before. Cats and dogs can now receive ultrasound and x-rays, blood tests or urine analysis, treatment of skin conditions, arthritis treatment, major surgery, and even cancer treatment. However, it also means that vet bills have increased in recent years and the costs can come as a nasty shock.
Vet bills aren’t cheap. Here are some actual costs for treatment by a vet.
| |
Average claim |
Highest claim |
| Multiple fractures |
$1,381 |
$13,525 |
| Cancer |
$770 |
$5,371 |
| Gastroenteritis |
$286 |
$3,687 |
| Snake bite |
$784 |
$3,594 |
| Pneumonia |
$940 |
$2,226 |
| Arthritis |
$154 |
$2,212 |
| Diabetes |
$267 |
$2,167 |
| Ear infection |
$159 |
$1,878 |
| Cataracts |
$884 |
$1,836 |
| Dermatitis |
$147 |
$971 |
| Urinary tract infection |
$256 |
$861 |
A sample of pet insurance claims reported for various conditions by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd AFSL 241436 during the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. Figures include the cost of medicines, vet fees and other associated expenses
Whether it’s for a general check-up at the vet or for something more serious, Medibank Pet Insurance has cover options to help with the burden of expensive vet fees. So if the unexpected happens, you can focus on your pet’s recovery without worrying as much about the bills.
With Medibank Pet Insurance, you can claim benefits for:
- Up to 100% of vet bills
- Hospitalisation
- Vet consultations
- After-hours emergency
- Specialist care
- Overseas pet travel insurance
- Surgery
- Prescription medicines and drugs
- Cruciate ligament surgery
- Laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Radiology
- Emergency boarding
Please note annual limits, some waiting periods and other conditions apply. See Pet Cover Options for more information.