How do I compare pet insurance in the UK?
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In short: Match cover type (lifetime vs annual vs accident-only), per-condition limits, excess, co-payment percentage and waiting periods across quotes — insure while your pet is young and healthy, and read pre-existing condition exclusions before switching.
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Lifetime cover resets vet fee limits per condition each year; annual policies exclude conditions after 12 months.
Co-payments of 10%–20% on older pets can outweigh a cheaper monthly premium.
See our compare pet insurance guide and pet insurance explained.
Primary source: moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/pet-insurance
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