Question 1

I'm a dog/cat breeder. How can I work with Petplan?

Accepted Answer

With a Petplan Instant Puppy Policy and Instant Kitten Policy you can make sure your puppies or kittens are covered by a period of free insurance from Petplan when you see them off to their new homes. Petplan Instant Puppy or Kitten Policies are free for you to issue and are free to the new owner. They are quick and simple to use and give you and the new owner maximum peace of mind by providing immediate cover for unexpected vet fees, death and loss by theft or straying. What's more, with each Instant Policy you activate you, will receive Breeder Bonus credits that can be exchanged for a range of high street vouchers. You can even use your credits to make donations to the animal charity of your choice. For further information please visit Petplan Breeder.

Question 2

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

My Petplan is a new service and you will need to register before you can log in.

If you have already registered and want to change the password you use to log in to your My Petplan account you can reset your password here.

We'll then send you a password reset email, if you don't receive a reset password email from us you may not have a My Petplan account set up yet.

Question 3

On your Essential cover, when does the 12 month claiming period start?

Accepted Answer

Our Essential policy covers each illness or injury for up to 12 months from when your pet starts treatment.

For example, if you had 12 month cover for your pet starting in August, and he/ she then developed diabetes, starting treatment in February, you can claim for their treatment for this condition until February of the following year (12 months) providing you renew your policy and continue paying your premiums. After this time, all cover for diabetes will stop and this condition will be excluded from your policy.

Question 4

Does Petplan only insure dogs, cats and rabbits?

Accepted Answer

As well as dogs, cats and rabbits, we can also insure many different animals. Visit our Other Insurance page for details on the small, large, furry and even scaly pets we can help provide cover for. Or, to insure horses and riders, go to our Petplan Equine website. To insure all other mammals as well as reptiles and birds, please visit our partner Exotic Direct (or call 0345 982 5505).

Question 5

Can I still purchase pet insurance if my pet has previously been ill?

Accepted Answer

If your pet has previously been ill or injured you can still purchase pet insurance. Before you take out a pet insurance policy you must inform us of any conditions, injuries and prior illnesses they've had. We will then decide if we can cover these pre-existing conditions or not. We like to be as clear as possible with our customers, and any exclusions will be clearly stated on your Certificate of Insurance and will not affect the price of your policy.

Question 6

How much will pet insurance cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of pet insurance can vary enormously and is dependent on a range of different things such as where you live, your pet's species, age, breed and most importantly, the product you choose. As pet insurance is so specific to each and every pet, there is no fixed cost to insure your best friend so it's important to make sure you do some research to find out which policy suits you best both in terms of cost and benefits. With Petplan we guarantee that we’ll never charge you more for claiming. Our pricing approach is different to most other pet insurance and one of the reasons why over 90% of customers renew each year.

You can find out more about our Claims Pricing Guarantee here.

With so many insurance providers in the market offering pet insurance, it can be difficult to decide which policy is right for you and your pet. Why not check out what insurance products Petplan offers and get a quote today.

Question 7

How do I opt in to electronic documents?

Accepted Answer

You no longer need to opt in to view your documents online. Simply log in to or register for My Petplan to view and download your documents. If you opted in when you purchased your policy, you will also be sent your policy documents via email. If you would like to receive your documents via email, please call 0330 102 6735.

Question 8

Can I get a document which lists all my claims that you have processed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please call us on 0330 100 7922 to request your claim history.

Question 9

Why choose Petplan? / Why should I insure with Petplan?

Accepted Answer

Petplan have specialised in pet insurance for over 45 years and we’ve helped millions of pets through illness and injury. Today, we’re still the UK’s No.1 pet insurance provider insuring over 1.4 million pets – that’s more than any other provider. Our unrivalled experience in pet health allows us to design our policies to cover as many illnesses and injuries as possible which is why we are able to pay 97% of all claims we receive. It’s no surprise over 90% of our customers renew with us each year.

What’s more, our Claims Pricing Guarantee means that you’ll never pay more for claiming. You can read more about this here.

As pet owners ourselves we know becoming a new pet owner can be like becoming a parent. It’s a journey we call Pethood, and we’ll ensure we’re by your side every step of the way by offering you advice and information to help support you and your pet.

Don’t just take our word for it, read our customer reviews on both Feefo and Trustpilot.

Question 10

Why do I need pet insurance?

Accepted Answer

Having Petplan insurance allows you to budget monthly rather than having to cover the cost of unexpected veterinary bills. Did you know that more people claim against their pet insurance policy than on their household or car insurance? (Allianz Insurance plc) This just goes to show how important it is to ensure that your best friend has the best possible pet insurance on the market.