According to the Association of British Insurers the average pet insurance claim in 2020 was £817.
Vet fees are not standardised in the UK, and can vary from practise to practise with factors such as location, your pet’s age and the severity of the condition all having an influence on the cost.
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To give you an idea of what to expect here’s a list of Animal Friends’ average vet fees claims for some of the most common treatments for dogs.
These tables show the average cost of vet fees claims per condition submitted to Animal Friends in 2020. To make this information more specific to your dog we’ve grouped dogs into sizes, ranging from Giant to Miniature.
This is based on the top 10 breeds insured with us per size group, and the 15 most common conditions claimed for by our customers, for each size, in 2020.
Miniature dogs
Up to 5kg
Small dogs
Up to 10kg
Medium dogs
Up to 20kg
Large dogs
Up to 50kg
Giant dogs
Over 50kg
Should I get insurance?
Pet insurance can help protect your pet against unexpected vet fees, should they get ill or be injured. Though you may be unsure if you need pet insurance, it’s worth keeping in mind that vet fees can add up very quickly and your pet may need ongoing treatment and medication.
To help you decide, get a quote to find out what type of policy might be right for you and how much it would cost.
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