Sainsbury's Pet Insurance

I’ve insured my dogs through Sainsbury’s for the past 8 years now and I thought I would share my experience with you. Despite the problems with my old dog’s health my experience has been very good with Sainsbury. Why I initially chose them I actually had a policy with Petplan but when my German shepherd hit 8, regardless of the fact I had only made 1 claim before, they ceased to insure her. I believe this is different now though. I was faced with trying to find a company that insured older dogs but didn’t charge such large amounts to make it pointless. My vet couldn’t help... they have one of ... more

About a year ago we had to have our old dog put down, it was as I'm sure you will appreciate a heartbreaking experience, and one I thought I'd never have to or want to go through again. We had not taken any insurance out on Tara and a few months before she passed away she developed a growth on her side. After taking vetinery advice we left things as they were. The growth unfortunately got larger and our next visit to the vet resulted in the fees for removal and treatment being extortionate. There was no way we could afford the fees and in hindsight should have had the growth removed at the ... more

What I didn't like: Dog diagnosed with life-long condition in January this year, supplied all required paperwork, 6 weeks after submitting claim and going through an awful customer service experience they will not process the claim, they want further paperwork that my vet cannot provide and through no fault of my own they will not process the claim. They have repeatedly failed to contact me on several occasions despite promises and after going around in circles for 6 weeks they will not make a decision on the claim despite full well knowing that I have no control over vet's computer systems ... more

I checked out the online approach for this service....the website is easy to use...it outlines all the relavent material you need. It gives the information needed to decide if Sainsbury's Pet Insurance is indeed the best for you and your pets needs. At the moment they are offering a 5% discount on premiums if you book it online...something to be considered... It offers you continuous cover for your pets illness or injury to the value of £6,500.... Here is an brief outline of what the Insurance covers.... It provids cover for veterinary fees, complimentary treatment, emergency boarding kennels ... more

Sainsburys have been a life saver, literally in my dogs case! My dog fell ill about a year after i took out the insurance and i was worried as to how they would react to the big claim i initially put in for. My dog has a terminal illness and if it was not for my pet insurance i dont know what i would have done. Sainsburys have been brilliant!! Very understanding, efficient and i have had no problems with the endless claims i have had to make over the past 2 years. I decided on sainsburys due to the £6,500 vet fee cover, however i know that since i signed with them they have increased this to ... more