With three cover options, multi-pet discounts and free rewards, Petbarn pet insurance might be the ideal option for you and your furry friend. See what's included below.
Review by our pet insurance expert Alexandra Koster
The 3 core policies offered by Petbarn are as follows:
Petbarn's most basic level of cover reimburses you for just the essentials to help keep your premiums manageable. You can claim 90% of eligible vet bills (65% if your pet is over 8 years old) with a $500 per condition limit including cover for specified accidents and illnesses.
Petbarn's mid-range option reimburses you for up to 90% of eligible vet bills (65% for pets over 8 years old) and covers everything you get with Core with double the per condition limit.
The most comprehensive policy offered by Petbarn covers up to 100% of eligible vet bills (65% for pets over 8 years old). It includes cover for cruciate ligament conditions, accidental injuries and illnesses and other treatments like behavioural therapy, dental illness and prescription diets.
To help give you an idea about costs for Petbarn pet insurance, we collected some annual quotes for a variety of Australia's favourite dog breeds.
| Dog breed | 1 yr old | 5 yr old |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese Cross | $1,096.98 | $1,472.34 |
| Cavoodle | $1,173.53 | $1,546.87 |
| Labrador | $1,459.07 | $1,973.49 |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | $1,244.14 | $1,682.89 |
| Border Collie | $1,244.14 | $1,682.89 |
This information was correct as of July 2023.
Prices will differ based on a few criteria, including:
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Pet insurance won't cover you for absolutely everything that can happen to your bundle of fluff and insurers will usually have a list of general exclusions.
Petbarn won’t cover these specific conditions, regardless of whether your dog or cat is vaccinated against it:
Dogs:
Cats:
Waiting periods also apply. You cannot claim for injuries that result from the following conditions within the specified waiting periods after taking out cover. For example, a cruciate ligament injury before 6 months of cover.
If your pet is being used as a work animal, it may not be covered for specific conditions such as pregnancy.
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