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• Pregnancy and giving birth - Anything to do with pregnancy, giving birth and treatment
of any offspring is not usually covered.
FAILURE OF PET INSURANCE :
• A large number of people do not get their pets registered in India.
• Majority of policies are dog oriented, other animals like elephants, cows, buffalos,
cats, sheep, horses etc. are also insured by different companies.
• Pet sector is not organized in India. There is no proper care and vaccination for
pets, due to which the death rate is high. Such high mortality rate repels the
insurance companies.
• Lack of consumer awareness and unorganized practices in the segment is a major
reason for dog insurance not taking off.
• There is a difference in ‘pet buying procedure’ in India and abroad-microchip
• Most pet insurance plans overseas include insurance cover for veterinarian bills,
which contributes towards major expenses.
List of Companies Offering Pet Insurance :