Do you want to buy pet insurance?
Over 60 percent of the New Zealand population have a pet, according to the Animal Health Alliance. You probably consider them to be part of your family, but the cost involved in owning cats or dogs can add up.
Consider the cost of vet appointments and treatments, alongside food, toys, equipment and accessories. Pet health insurance helps cover the unforeseen veterinary costs of an ill or injured cat or dog.
After visiting the vet, you will need to pay the vet's cost and get a refund on much of the cost by making a claim with your insurance provider. You can choose to cover for accidents, illness, medical treatments and routine treatments. Many plans pay up to 90% of the costs, sometimes more.
If your dog needs medical treatment, vet care can cost you a bomb. You will have to pay all the...