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Petplan: Pet insurance reviews

4.86
Based on 2,342 reviews, last reviewed 27th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

My dog became poorly and required tests, an overnigh... My dog became poorly and required tests, an overnight stay at a vet hospital. All the claim was sorted out between the vets and Petplan so quickly. I ... Read more Reviewed on: 15th October 2025
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Charlotte G

Latest lowest rating:

1

Missed checkup by 3 months won't pay 2 years later I have had petplan insurance for the past 4 years. I renewed my policy this year and as my dog missed her check up appt by 3 months petplan wouldn't p... Read more Reviewed on: 27th February 2026
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About this product

Petplan is one of the most well-known pet insurers in the UK.

Petplan promise to never charge you more for claiming and they’ve created policies that cover some things other insurers don’t. You can get pet insurance for dogs, cats and rabbits. There’s also a multi-pet cover option.

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Petplan Pet insurance reviews (2342)

Excellent behaviour

5
When our lovely dog died on the renewal date they returned that month's premium. Reviewed on: 15th September 2017

Fantastic service with peace of mind

5
Great affordable cover with peace of mind and fantastic customer service Reviewed on: 10th September 2017

Always try to avoid settling claims

1
I hate this company. Their first instinct when you make a claim is to try and find a way of avoiding covering it. Bury important exclusions in the small print. Claimed the condition was not covered if not presented before the kitten was 12 weeks but I only got him from the breeder at 14 weeks and you cannot know that this condition exists and needs an operation until he is 5-6 months old. Cynical. Reviewed on: 9th September 2017

The worst pet insurance company ever - avoid at all costs

1
Forced to give them one star because zero (or minus) is not an option. Despicable company, only interested in money, go out of their way to find arcane terms in the small print as to why they won't settle your claim for an operation on your pet. Their sales team lie - I did a mystery shopper exercise and asked specifically if my pet's condition (that they didn't pay the claim for) was covered and they said yes. They manipulate breeders by giving them "free" 4-week policies so that the new pet owner continues that cover with PetPlan and is then locked in. Don't believe a word these people say. They jack-up premiums on renewal even though you haven't claimed. Best to bale out and switch insurer as soon as possible before they trap you if your pet ever does develop a condition that would then not be covered by another insurer. Just avoid PetPlan at all costs. The worst pet insurer I have ever dealt with and I have had pets for 30 years. Reviewed on: 9th September 2017

Comprehensive, friendly and professional

5
Really happy with the service, communication and speed of claims. Would recommend to anyone with a pet. Reasonable premiums too. Reviewed on: 9th September 2017

Quick and easy policy

4
Just took out a new policy. Set up was easy and call center was very helpful. Reviewed on: 8th September 2017

Never had a problem with PetPlan

5
Always pay promptly. Always helpful Reviewed on: 4th September 2017

Brill

5
Brill service and cheap on price too Reviewed on: 4th September 2017

Expensive but reassuring!

5
On the few occasions I've made a claim, petplan have done so quickly and on one occasion when the sums involved were eyewsteringly huge they agreed to deal directly with the Vetetinary Practice concerned meaning a very worrying time was that bit less stressful. Reassuring to know Petplan is there to help me care for my beloved Labrador retriever. Reviewed on: 4th September 2017

The best pet insurer in the UK for older dogs

5
Great insurer - fast to pay and honest. Heard stories of some insurers hiking the premiums if you make claims, not with PetPlan. Renewal price increase was small, with 2 moderate size claims made in the year. Reviewed on: 4th September 2017

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