Dog Insurance

Q: What does dog insurance not cover?

Regular vet visits P re-existing/congenital conditions C osts relating to statutory quarantine H ereditary conditions for the first 180 days after the start of your cover B reeding, pregnancy or giving birth B ehavioural problems P sychological conditions/disorders S pecial diets, pet foods, dietary or nutritional supplements E xperimental or investigational treatments E lective/preventative procedures or cosmetic surgeries Read more about our coverage in the PD Insurance product disclosure statement here .

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Dog Insurance

Looking for cost-effective dog insurance in Australia that will properly protect your treasured family member? The thoughtful kind of pet insurance that wins accolades like the Canstar’s 2022 Outstanding Value – Pet Insurance Award?

You shouldn’t have to worry about affording the right medical treatment in their hour of need, or which vet to go to. Pup deserves the most pawsome pet insurance for dogs as much as you deserve affordability, simplicity and quick online reimbursement.

Our dog insurance helps protect your finances after accidents and when other injuries and illnesses strike. Wherever you are in Australia, whichever qualified vet you choose. We take the stress away by enabling you to make fast, care-based health decisions and paying your claim within two business days.

Importantly, our fixed excess applies to the one event – no more excess to pay if you need multiple vet consultations for follow up treatment. Plus you can upgrade or downgrade your dog insurance plan at any time (waiting periods may apply).

And did we mention our bundle and save discounts for multi-pet policies?!

Month-to-Month

Get total flexibility with our month-to-month policy option. No lock-in contracts or cancellation fees. It works just like a subscription. Easy.

Multiple Pet Discount

Get a 5% discount on your base insurance premium when you insure two or more pets under the same policy.#

Liability Cover

Our dog insurance protects you against damage your dog causes to other people or their property. Enjoy total peace of mind.

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Dog Insurance Plans

$5,000

Defined Benefit Limit

Accident Plan

Main Benefits
Accident Cover
Illness Cover
Hereditary Conditions Cover
Third Party Liability
Prescribed Medication
Radiology
Pathology
Operating Theatre Costs
Hospitalisation
Non-Elective Euthanasia
Other Costs – Medically Required Non-Elective Procedures
Abscesses
Gingivitis
Tooth removal due to the following where it’s medically required: • Cavities • Tooth Fracture • Dental disease as a result of infection • Retained deciduous teeth

$10,000

Defined Benefit Limit

Classic Plan

Main Benefits
Accident Cover
Illness Cover
Hereditary Conditions Cover
Third Party Liability
Prescribed Medication
Radiology
Pathology
Operating Theatre Costs
Hospitalisation
Non-Elective Euthanasia
Other Costs – Medically Required Non-Elective Procedures
Abscesses
Gingivitis
Tooth removal due to the following where it’s medically required: • Cavities • Tooth Fracture • Dental disease as a result of infection • Retained deciduous teeth

$20,000

Defined Benefit Limit

Deluxe Plan

Main Benefits
Accident Cover
Illness Cover
Hereditary Conditions Cover
Third Party Liability
Prescribed Medication
Radiology
Pathology
Operating Theatre Costs
Hospitalisation
Non-Elective Euthanasia
Other Costs – Medically Required Non-Elective Procedures
Abscesses
Gingivitis
Tooth removal due to the following where it’s medically required: • Cavities • Tooth Fracture • Dental disease as a result of infection • Retained deciduous teeth

This above is a summary only. Please consult the Product Disclosure Statement for further details.

Why Would You

Claim?

Wondering if you’d ever use your dog insurance? You’d be surprised.
Here are the 3 most common incidents dog parents claim for with us, each showing an example of one customer’s total vet costs.
Please remember, claims are always subject to limits.

Allergies

You’d be surprised how many doggos need vet attention for itchy, twitchy and painful allergic reactions. Testing and treatment can be costly but we cover it.

Injury

Dogs are curious, playful and full of zoomies. That’s why injuries are our no.2 insurance claim for dog dads and mums. Yep, you’ll go there.

Ingestion

Rufus got into the chocolate? Or worse, found rat poison? Our pet insurance for dogs covers accidental ingestion so you can afford quality care ASAP.

Policy terms, conditions, limits, exclusions and excesses may apply and vary between plans. The above representations are for illustrative purposes only and have been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Vet costs will always vary between individual circumstances.

Things You Need

To Know

Finding the most suitable pet insurance for dogs can be confusing – we get it. Read these explanations to understand exactly what you get from your PD pet insurance policy.

Defined Benefit Limit

This refers to the total amount we’ll pay in a year towards your pet's claimable expenses. For example, if you take out our Deluxe Plan the maximum amount in any one year you can claim is $20,000. Across our plans we have a per claim limit, which is subject to 80% reimbursement and is the most we’ll pay per claim. Each new event, condition, illness or accidental injury is considered a new “Claim” or “Event”. You’ll find your defined benefit limit and your claim limits outlined in your Certificate of Insurance.

Cover Limit

An insurance cover limit is the maximum we’ll pay toward a covered claim. Generally speaking, the higher your cover limit, the higher your premium. We offer three dog insurance plans and each plan offers different cover limits. You’ll find your policy’s cover limits outlined in your Certificate of Insurance.

Excess

Excess refers to the amount of money you need to pay when making a claim with your pet insurance. With PD Insurance, you have the option to choose your excess value, which can be set at $100, $200, or $300.

For instance, if you have selected a $100 excess and you receive a $1,000 vet bill, your claim will amount to $800. In this scenario, your excess will be $100, and we will cover the remaining $700 of the bill.

Waiting Periods

These can vary widely between dog insurance providers. A waiting period is the amount of time that must pass before your cover for a certain benefit will begin, starting from the policy start date. Depending on which PD Insurance dog cover plan you choose, some benefits may have a waiting period.

Reimbursement

This refers to the amount we pay towards your dog insurance claim. With our pet insurance for dogs, we're committed to reimbursing as soon as possible.

Pre-Existing Conditions

Like other insurance companies, we exclude pre-existing conditions. This refers to conditions that occurred before you started your policy with us (or during the waiting periods).

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FAQ

Does dog insurance cover vet costs?

The cost of vet bills can easily be thousands of dollars, and can run into tens of thousands. Seriously.

What’s more is that it’s not unusual for some dogs to need to go to the vet several times a year.

Our pet insurance plans cover the cost of reasonable veterinary expenses incurred as a result of accidental injury and/or illness.

Let us take the worry out of your hands. Compare the PD Insurance pet cover plans today (dog insurance, cat insurance, kitten insurance or puppy insurance).

Does dog insurance cover accidents?

Yes – after all, accidents happen. Especially when you have an unpredictable animal on your hands!

Rest assured each of the PD Insurance pet cover plans includes accident cover. This means our pet insurance covers the cost of treating your beloved dog for injuries sustained in an accident. This includes things like choking, being hit by a car and other unforeseeable incidents.

Read more about our coverage in the PD Insurance product disclosure statement here.

Does your dog insurance cover illness?

PD Insurance Classic and Deluxe pet insurance plans cover veterinary expenses incurred as a result of illness, including illnesses arising from hereditary conditions, after the required waiting period has passed. Our Accident Plan does not.

An illness means an unexpected sickness or disease, or any change to your dog’s normal healthy state. This could be an upset stomach, a skin condition or an ear infection, or another sickness/disease that is not caused by an accidental injury.

Read more about our coverage in the PD Insurance product disclosure statement here.

Does dog insurance cover hereditary pet issues?

PD Insurance covers hereditary conditions under our Classic and Deluxe pet insurance plans, as long as the condition was not present prior to commencing your cover or during any applicable waiting period(s).

Compare our PD Insurance pet cover plans today (dog insurance, cat insurance, kitten insurance or puppy insurance).

What is covered under third party liability?

Third party liability refers to the financial loss you may suffer if your dog causes damage to other people or their property. After all, dogs can be unpredictable.

With PD Insurance, you can rest assured that you’re covered by your pet insurance as long as:

-The injury was not suffered by a family member residing with you

-The property is not owned by you or anyone residing with you (or in a trust held by you or someone residing with you)

-The damage or injury occurs in Australia

Please read the PDS for limits, terms and conditions.

What does dog insurance not cover?

Regular vet visits
Pre-existing/congenital conditions
Costs relating to statutory quarantine
Hereditary conditions for the first 180 days after the start of your cover
Breeding, pregnancy or giving birth
Behavioural problems
Psychological conditions/disorders
Special diets, pet foods, dietary or nutritional supplements
Experimental or investigational treatments
Elective/preventative procedures or cosmetic surgeries

Read more about our coverage in the PD Insurance product disclosure statement here.

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Read more about our coverage in the PD Insurance product disclosure statements here.

~T&Cs apply and reimbursement subject to submission of a valid claim

#If you add a pet on or after 1st August 2023, the discount will only be applicable to policies first purchased on or after 1 July 2022.

*The full terms and conditions of this offer can be found here.

Dog Insurance

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Dog Insurance

Month-to-Month

Multiple Pet Discount

Liability Cover

1 Month* FREE

Dog Insurance

Our Award-Winning

Dog Insurance Plans

$5,000

Accident Plan

$10,000

Classic Plan

$20,000

Deluxe Plan

Why Would You

Claim?

Allergies

Injury

Ingestion

Things You Need

To Know

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Claims Process

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