Puppy Insurance

As with any newborn, your puppy is likely to be curious of their surroundings which could lead to all sorts of bother. moneysupermarket.com has teamed up with the best puppy insurance companies to make sure your puppy is properly protected.

Our list of companies below will allow you find your own puppy insurance policy to help you find the right deal for you and your pup.

Read our guide to pet insurance

  • Vet fees
  • Accidental damage
  • Third party liability
  • Death benefit
  • Different policy types available
Read our guide

Our directory of puppy insurance providers
Big name companies including pet-insurance.co.uk, Sainsbury's and Argos and more

Puppy insurance is available from 5weeks of age through pet-insurance and provides comprehensive protection for your new bundle of joy. Cover protects against unexpected vets fees costs up to £4,000 per policy period and starts from as little as £10.50 per month. Lifetime cover is also available for just a few pounds more starting at £12.21 per month. Quotes include 25% saving when you buy online.

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Sainsbury's

Choose Sainsbury's Pet Insurance to cover the new addition to your family - cover for puppies from 8 weeks old. 25% Discount for Nectar card holders - Online only.  Plus double Nectar points on Sainsbury's shopping for 2 years when you take out Option 2 cover. You'll still get a 20% online discount if you don't have a Nectar card. Up to £7,500 vet's fees per condition (with Option 2). Lower cost option with vets' fees cover up to £3,000 per condition (12 month limit). Cover suits rescue centre puppies.

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Animals Friends

Protect your puppy today with Animal Friends, the pet insurance specialist that really cares. From as little as £3.83 a month you can rest assured that your puppy is in good hands. As well as many other benefits we donate large amounts to animal welfare charities all over the world. So for fair, competitive and honest puppy insurance, get a quote with Animal Friends today.

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Tesco Insurance

25% discount online for Clubcard customers. Non Clubcard customers get 20% online introductory discount. Available to new customers in yr 1 who give their Clubcard number when they quote online and then buy the policy. Offer consists of 20% online introductory discount plus an additional Clubcard discount. Tesco Pet Insurance is provided by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.

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Argos protects puppies from just 8 weeks old. New customers get 10% off online, plus another 10% off, if you protect 2 or more pets. You even get access to Argos vetfone 24/7 with our FREEPHONE hotline. And best of all, you can protect your puppy with our Platinum cover. It could give you up to £7000 vets' fees cover/year and could cover new ongoing conditions if you renew each year.

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Want Cover for On-Going Vet Fees? It's the Only Cover We Offer! Healthy Pets is the Award Winning specialist puppy insurer. We cover your puppy from only 6 weeks old, up to £7,500 per condition available and £1million Third Party Liability as standard. Our specialist policies are available with a 20% discount for all new puppies; vets paid direct and free monthly direct debiting!

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Helpucover

Help protect the newest member of your family with helpucover's lifetime Pet Insurance.  Your puppy will be covered for life against an ongoing illness or long term conditon.  You can enjoy the freedom of unlimited claims, up to £6,000 per policy year.

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They're adorable little bundles of joy and that's why you want to take care of them as soon as you can. Our Pet Insurance will cover your puppy from as young as 8 weeks old. Not only will we cover your vet fees up to £7,000 for each illness or injury but with our FREE vet helpline you can talk to a qualified vet nurse about any concerns or advice for your new friend.

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Virgin

Virgin Pet Insurance gives you peace of mind so you no longer need to worry about unexpected vet's bills. With 3 levels of cover and a range of options to choose from, you'll get the purrfect cover to suit your pet and your pocket. Extra treats include access to three pet helplines, 15% off if you insure more than one pet and 10% off when you buy online.

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Count on Churchill for a 20% online discount making Puppy cover affordable with Churchill Pet Insurance - Cover from just 8 weeks old with vet fees covered for up to £3,000 per illness or injury for up to 12 months from the first date of treatment. Plus up to £1,000 in advertising and reward fees if your pet is lost or stolen. (Discount applies to the first 12 months)

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This policy generally meets the needs of someone wishing to insure their pet

Why puppy insurance is a must have


A puppy is going to need a lot of looking after however it can be difficult to keep an eye on them all the time. As your puppy explores its new surroundings they are bound to get into some sort of bother, sometimes they can even become injured as a result. With rising veterinary costs, numerous visits to the vet could leave a massive dent in your finances.

With the right puppy insurance policy for you and your pup, you will never need worry about the costs involved in taking them to the vet again. Not only will a puppy insurance policy cover their health but it can also cover the costs to advertise and offer a reward in the event that your puppy goes missing.

A lifetime of cover with puppy insurance


Insuring your puppy from an early age certainly has its advantages. If they were to contact a disease which required them in needing ongoing treatment, depending on the level of cover your puppy insurance policy offered, this treatment could be covered.

For example, with a cheap puppy insurance policy, the treatments may only be covered for the lifetime of the policy. With a more expensive puppy insurance policy the treatment may be covered for the lifetime of your pet although you would need to stay with the same insurer.

Puppy insurance for you, your pup and third parties


When comparing puppy insurance quotes it is important to always read the terms and conditions for any exclusions. Some policies may only insure your puppy from the age of six weeks old.

A common condition that puppies can contract in their early years is a Urinary Tract Infection which can lead to a bladder infection. This is one of the many conditions where puppy insurance will cover the costs. If you were to become hospitalised for a lengthy period, pet boarding fees can be expensive but can also be covered by a policy.

Finally if your puppy were to injure someone or cause an accident leading to damaging someone else's property then you could be liable to prosecution and claims for compensation. With third party cover included in your puppy insurance this could cover you financially.

Our guide to puppy insurance


Finding a cheap puppy insurance policy is simple, however finding the right policy that suits your individual needs can be a little more trickier. Read our pet insurance guide for answers to all your pet insurance questions.

Visit our pet insurance homepage for information on other pets.

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