Artog - Pet Insurance Glossary & Guides

Pet Insurance

Glossary and guides

Artog has developed a number of GUIDES to help you understand the pet insurance application process and all the various options available to you.

Guide 1. What is pet insurance?
Pet insurance is intended to cover the unexpected costs of pet ownership, which may arise if your pet has an accident, becomes sick or goes missing, for example. Some comprehensive policies also cover routine and preventative veterinary care.

Guide 2. Health insurance for pets – a quick guide
There are two main types of health insurance policies for pets- this guide helps explain the difference.

Guide 3. How to choose pet insurance – some tips
Tips and tricks on selecting the best policy for your pet.

Guide 4. Pet insurance – pros and cons
Considering taking out pet insurance to cover the cost of veterinary bills, or other unexpected pet-related expenses? This quick review of some of the pros and cons can help you decide whether to go ahead.

Guide 5. How pet insurance premiums are calculated
Typically, pet insurance premiums in Australia cost from $15 to $40 a month, depending on pet insurance policy type. Premiums are calculated on the basis of a number of factors, relating mainly to the extent and categories of coverage included in the policy, and the type of pet to be insured.

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