Pet Insurance for Older Dogs

Regardless of their age, our pets are always in our hearts and they seem to be part of our family forever. Unfortunately, pets, especially dogs, can become expensive the older they become and depending on the type of dog you have, problems which are common amongst certain breeds can become apparent. One way you could be financially prepared for such a time is to invest in pet insurance when they are puppies*, and we at Debenhams can help.

Dog insurance can be purchased for as little as £5.60** a month and covers a multitude of issues should your dog become ill in both early and later life***. Unfortunately we can't stop time and keep your pets young, but we can provide the reassurance that you will be better prepared financially for any payments that may occur due to any ongoing treatment***.

Older pets deserve more care than at any other time of their life, but as they get a little slower it can be difficult to know whether they actually need help, or they're just struggling due to old age. Fortunately, if it's the former, we at Debenhams could help relieve the financial difficulties that can occur when visits to the vets for potions and lotions seem to be a more frequent occurrence.

We understand that in some unfortunate worst case scenarios a dog may need to be put at peace, and appreciate the heartache caused when a pet is no longer with us. For this, we also offer bereavement counselling within our insurance packages to help you come to terms with your loss.

They say a dog is never too old to learn new tricks, and neither should it be too old for proper love and care. Protect your family member with us here at Debenhams by choosing from our Bronze, Silver and Gold packages. Our pet insurance policy could provide a way to cover your pet at a monthly affordable cost that provides no extra burden on your current financial situation.

* Older dogs can be covered, contact us for a quote.

**Prices based on bronze cover. 10% of new customers were quoted these premiums or less in 2011. Actual price may differ and will be based on individual circumstances.

*** Dog must be over 6 weeks old to be eligible, death from illness does not apply to dogs 9 years or over. Cover is for vet fees for illnesses and injuries and apply per incident as defined in the policy wording. Excludes cover for pre-existing medical conditions. The cost of treating any illness that shows clinical signs in the first 10 days of the policy is excluded. Ongoing cover is subject to the premiums being paid up to date and cover renewed.

Debenhams Retail Plc is an introducer appointed representative of BDML Connect Ltd who arrange and administer the policies. BDML Connect Ltd is part of the Capita Group Plc and is registered in England at The Connect Centre, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8QL (Registered No - 2785540). Policies are underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc. who are registered in England at 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD (Registered No - 78950).

Both BDML Connect Ltd and AXA Insurance UK plc are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.