Pet health centre

Check our our pet health centre for handy tips for looking after your furry friends.

Looking after your pet starts with plenty of love and affection!

A happy pet is much more likely to be a healthy pet. Of course, there are also a few practical things you can do to keep your dog or cat in top form. You can find a few here in this special section built exclusively to help you give your best mate the best care possible.

Dog health centre

Whether a new puppy or older dog, we have some useful information in our dog health centre. Learn about general healthexercise and diet, to training and caring for puppies or older dogs.

Male looking after his dog
Female and her cat

Cat health centre

Whether you’ve got a new kitten or an older cat there is some useful information available in our cat health centre. Learn about general health, exercise and diet, to training and caring for kittens or older cats.

Being a pet owner

The average dog or cat will live somewhere between 12-15 years (some cats even make it to 20) so it’s a big commitment and one that will change your life significantly.  It’s also important to consider a few of the practical aspects of owning a pet.

Benefit of owning a pet

Benefits of owning a pet

When you bring a pet into your world you become the sole focus of all their enthusiasm, love and attention, so it’s no wonder that your health and wellbeing flourish in so many ways.

Getting a pet

Getting a pet

Making the decision to become a pet owner is an exciting time. It's also important to consider a few of the practical aspects of owning a pet before you go out and get one.

Caring for your pet

Caring for your pet

Caring for your pet isn’t just about exercise and diet, it’s also about ensuring they are well looked after in times of need.

Need help?

If you have any questions or need further help, visit us at one of our Medibank retail stores, or you can call us on 134 190 and one of our specialists will take you through our product options.

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Things you should know

The information provided is general information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary medical advice. Medibank Private does not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information, representations or advice contained. To the extent permitted by law, Medibank Private accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by readers of this website as a result of or in connection with the information contained on this website (whether by way of negligence or otherwise).

Pet Insurance

Medibank Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 30 August 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s Authorised Representative (AR) Medibank Private Limited ABN 47 080 890 259, AR 286089 (Medibank).

Medibank Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 30 August 2023, and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s AR, Medibank.

Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at medibank.com.au/pet-insurance.