You pay the same price as buying directly from the pet insurer.
We're not owned by an insurer (unlike other comparison sites).
We don't ask for your phone or email.
We've reviewed over 35 policies on the market, so you don't have to.
🏥 What does Real pet insurance cover?
Real offers three different levels of cover for applicants to choose from: Premium Accident & Illness Cover, Standard Accident & Illness Cover and Classic Accident & Illness Cover. Here's an overview of what they include:
You can pay extra to have Routine Care added to your cover but it's only available with the Premium policy. It can pay for routine and preventative treatments such as:
Desexing
Microchipping
Alternative therapies
Cremation or burial
Vaccinations or health checks
Real pet insurance costs
To help give you an idea about costs for Real pet insurance, we gathered quotes for a few of Australia's favourite dog breeds. Just remember, prices are going to change based on things like your own dog's breed, age and your address, so it's always worth comparing policies and getting a few quotes.
Prices will differ based on a few criteria, including:
The gender, breed and age of your pet
The level of cover you choose
Your excess
Your locations
If your pet is desexed.
Why you can trust Finder's pet insurance experts
You pay nothing. Finder is free to use. And you pay the same as going direct. No markups, no hidden fees.
You save time. We spend 100s of hours researching pet insurance so you can sort the gold from the junk faster.
You can trust us. We say it like it is. We aren't owned by an insurer and our opinions are our own.
Real pet insurance FAQs
You can take out cover for your puppy or kitten from 8 weeks of age. However, you can't take out Premium or Standard Accident & Illness Cover if your pet is older than 8 years. For Classic Accident & Illness Cover, the pet should be 15 years or younger.
No. However, remember that a pet insurance policy will never cover your vet bills in full, only 60%, 75% or 80% depending on which policy you choose.
Gary Ross Hunter was an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian and news.com.au. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 2 General Advice General Insurance certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146). See full bio
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Hello i would like a quote for a dog and a cat and is cancer covered?
DanielleOctober 22, 2017
Hi Janette,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
If you wish to get a quote from Real Pet Insurance, you may review and compare the offers available on the table above. Once you have selected one, you may proceed by clicking the green “Get Quote” button.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
ColinNovember 21, 2015
Hi can you please email me a quote for the top insurance for my dog. He is a male not desexed, pug cross, good health, 7 years old, mainly house dog. Thanks
Finder
RichardNovember 23, 2015Finder
Hi Colin,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. If you would like to receive a quote from Real Pet Insurance, you’ll need to contact Real Insurance directly.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
VeronicaJune 8, 2015
Can I cancel at any time without penalties and if I have a claim do I still have to pay till the end of the year. Even if my pet die’s
Finder
RichardJune 9, 2015Finder
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for your question. If you cancel your policy for any other reason than the death of your pet, outside of the 30 day cooling off period, you will be charged a cancellation fee. For more information about claims with Real, it would be best to contact Real Pet Insurance directly.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
margaretMarch 6, 2015
I NEED TO CHANGE MY ADDRESS ,HOW DO I DO IT?
Finder
RichardMarch 7, 2015Finder
Hi Margret,
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. If you would like to change your details, you’ll need to contact Real Pet Insurance by calling 1300 096 023 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm) or by email service@realpetinsurance.com.au.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
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You pay nothing. Finder is free to use. And you pay the same as going direct. No markups, no hidden fees.
You save time. We spend 100s of hours researching pet insurance so you can sort the gold from the junk faster.
You can trust us. We say it like it is. We aren't owned by an insurer and our opinions are our own.
Hello i would like a quote for a dog and a cat and is cancer covered?
Hi Janette,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
If you wish to get a quote from Real Pet Insurance, you may review and compare the offers available on the table above. Once you have selected one, you may proceed by clicking the green “Get Quote” button.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
Hi can you please email me a quote for the top insurance for my dog. He is a male not desexed, pug cross, good health, 7 years old, mainly house dog. Thanks
Hi Colin,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. If you would like to receive a quote from Real Pet Insurance, you’ll need to contact Real Insurance directly.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
Can I cancel at any time without penalties and if I have a claim do I still have to pay till the end of the year. Even if my pet die’s
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for your question. If you cancel your policy for any other reason than the death of your pet, outside of the 30 day cooling off period, you will be charged a cancellation fee. For more information about claims with Real, it would be best to contact Real Pet Insurance directly.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
I NEED TO CHANGE MY ADDRESS ,HOW DO I DO IT?
Hi Margret,
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. If you would like to change your details, you’ll need to contact Real Pet Insurance by calling 1300 096 023 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm) or by email service@realpetinsurance.com.au.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard