Is pet insurance worth it in the UK?
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In short: It can be worthwhile if you could not afford a sudden £3,000–£8,000 vet bill for surgery or chronic illness — lifetime cover suits breeds prone to long-term conditions. Self-insuring through savings works only if you can reliably fund large unexpected bills.
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Accident-only policies are cheaper but exclude illness — the most common expensive claims.
Vet health plans cover routine care only, not emergency treatment.
See pet insurance explained for policy types.
Primary source: moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/pet-insurance
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