The Rising Cost of Vet’s Fees

LONDON, February 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Lloyds TSB and Halifax have announced plans to withdraw from the pet insurance market
due to the rising cost of vet’s fees.*

This could leave around 50,000 pet owners without cover and facing the prospect of
paying for any vet’s fees themselves.

This is because insurers won’t cover pets with a pre-existing medical condition if you
have previously claimed.

Many pets require ongoing treatment for common problems like arthritis and poor eye
sight and vet’s bills can soon mount up – a course of treatment from your vet can cost
anywhere between GBP3 and GBP70.

And an accident, such as your dog being hit by a car, can result in multiple injuries
that require treatments over a long period of time. It can cost anything from GBP45-GBP55
per x-ray and between GBP1,000-GBP2,000 for surgery. Bills quickly add up.**

This news highlights the importance of having good quality pet insurance from a
provider you can trust.

With vet’s fees continuing to rise, being able to rely on your insurance provider year
after year can bring you valuable peace of mind.

Cover for your pet year after year

Many insurance providers will cover you up to a set amount for the lifetime of your
pet. This means that once you reach your limit, you won’t have any more cover, regardless
of your pet’s age.

John Lewis Pet Insurance
[http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/homepage/pet-insurance.html ] will cover your pet year
after year as long as you keep renewing your Pet Insurance policy with us. So if your cat
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or dog
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develops a lifelong illness, like arthritis, you can claim for that condition for as long
as it lasts.

        - Four levels of cover for vet's fees - from GBP2,000 to GBP10,000 per year
          so you can choose the right level for you and your pet.
        - No upper age limit for vet's fees - we offer cover for pets from eight weeks
          old.
        - We can arrange to pay your vet directly - so that you can focus on looking
          after you pet.
        - Up to GBP1,000 cover for complementary treatments - such as physiotherapy,
          acupuncture and behavioural problems.

How to get a quote

It’s simple to get a John Lewis Pet Insurance quote. Simply visit
http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/pet or call us on 0800 916 6830.

To make it as easy as possible here’s a handy list of the details you’ll need to know
or have to hand:

– The pet’s name, gender, breed and date of birth.

– The purchase price of the pet.

– Whether your pet has been chipped, tagged or neutered.

– Your own personal details, including name and address.

> Get a quote now [http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/homepage/pet-insurance.html ]

Terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and eligibility criteria apply. A full copy
of the policy wording and the insurance complaints procedure are available on request.

John Lewis Insurance is a trading name of John Lewis plc. John Lewis plc is an
appointed representative of AXA Insurance UK plc which is authorised and regulated by the
Financial Services Authority.

* Source:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2096289/50-000-pet-owners-face-crippling-vet-bills-insurance-axed.html

**Source:

http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/homepage/pet-insurance/need-cat-insurance.html

        Lauren Baldwin
        Email: customerservice@johnlewis-insurance.com
        Tel: +44(0)207-592-6677

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