Safeguard, a provider of caravan and motorhome insurance, has launched a new pet insurance policy .
Despite the recession, the insurer is encouraging pet owners to cover their pets as short term savings could prove costly in the long run with unforeseen vet bills proving too great a burden for many animal owners.
With rising healthcare costs for pets, the pet insurance policy provides comprehensive cover and covers veterinary bills up to a maximum of £4,000 per condition.
Rita Sadler, Safeguard manager, said: “Pet ownership can be expensive. If your pet has an accident or becomes ill, vet bills can soon add up. This policy offers financial security should your pet have to go to the vet so that owners won’t have to make difficult decisions about whether or not they can afford the treatment. Taking out pet insurance through Safeguard will also cover things such as advertising costs if your pet goes missing, boarding fees and third party liability.”