Simply put, bracing yourself to only deal with the big medical emergencies is no way to take care of your pet. You need the power of everyday, routine care too.

We thought that we’d maybe start this blog off with an important PSA for all the pet parents out there: pet insurance isn’t just for the big scary emergencies.

Yes, for some of you, this may come as a bit of a surprise since one of the greatest misconceptions about pet policies is that it’s designed solely for medical emergencies. Well, both you and your bank balance will be relieved to know that our pet insurance prioritises routine healthcare too.

What it really means to prioritise pet health

When you think of pet health insurance buzzwords, we’re pretty sure ‘preventative care’ is one of the words that come to mind. And there’s a reason that we insurers keep bringing it up and using it as a keyword for these blogs – and it’s because we have continuously seen the power of preventive care.

The thing is that if you hyper-focus on keeping your pet from experiencing a medical emergency, you ignore the fact that they still need medical attention on a regular basis too. Yes, the big scary stuff like emergencies can happen, but the deterioration of your pet’s health happens too. Choosing to ignore the importance of day-to-day care can actually put your pet’s health in danger – and no one wants that!

So, to keep you on track with your pet’s health and well-being, we have created routine care that will help keep your fur baby (and your bank account) in good health and in good spirits.

What is routine care?

Simply put, routine care is a form of preventive care for your pet. Besides the importance of exercising, feeding and grooming your pet, there are a number of other aspects of healthcare that need to be taken into account to ensure your pet leads a long, happy and healthy life.

Aspects of routine care include veterinary care for vaccinations, dental care and parasite control. And so, when it comes to owning a pet, it’s important that you understand that routine care is no longer a luxury but an absolute non-negotiable.

What role does pet insurance play in routine care?

We all know just how expensive veterinary care can be. And the same way that we have medical aid or health insurance to help cover the costs of our doctor and hospital bills, our pets can receive the same form of protection in the form of pet health insurance. How great!

The first thing you need to know about pet insurance is that contrary to popular belief no insurer is the same. It may look like it at first glance, but there are major differences that you need to be aware of. Look out for the fact that all of the plans, benefits and cover will differ depending on what insurer you choose.

Some insurers offer routine healthcare benefits; others do not.

Our Oneplan team definitely includes routine healthcare cover in two of their pet healthcare plans and add-ons to products.. The best part is that we also include cover for vet visits.

How our team will be there for the big stuff, small stuff & everything in between

The best way to view us is not to look at us as a mere insurer because, quite honestly, we’d like to think that we are more than that. Think of us as your family because we truly do love both you and your fur baby and will do whatever it takes to protect you guys – not only on a medical basis but on a financial one too. That’s because as much as we are a PET insurer, we ensure that all of you pet parents are sorted too.

We will cover the medical emergencies that you find yourself in, but we will also cover the important day-to-day stuff too. We do this because we know that routine healthcare is an important and much-needed form of preventive veterinary care to ensure your pet lives a healthy and long life, free from disease and health concerns.

In fact, we continuously prove our dedication to your pet’s wellbeing by being one of the few insurers to offer routine healthcare at an affordable rate, with a lower excess amount and higher benefits.

This means that you don’t need to break the bank to keep your pet healthy because we’ve always got your back. Always.

Yours in loving pet insurance,

Oneplan