Get pet insurance that can meet your cat’s needs with a range of cover options. Claim up to 80% of eligible vet bills, with your choice of excess to pay and fast online claims.
What does Cat Insurance cover?
Pet insurance for cats covers your little mate for up to 80% of eligible costs at any licensed veterinarian throughout Australia other than yourself.
And if you choose to add Optional Routine Care (non-insurance), we will provide a contribution towards the costs of routine care items such as vaccinations, de-sexing, micro-chipping plus many other day to day routine care items up to the Routine Care annual limit.
Policy Terms and Conditions, limits, exclusions and waiting periods apply. Excess may apply.
Compare Coverage
Compare different types of coverage to determine what works best for you!
| Bronze | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Benefit Limit | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | Up to $30,000 |
| Benefit Percentage | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Excess (per condition, per policy period) | $0, $250, $500 | $0, $250, $500 | $0, $250, $500 |
| Eligibility | Older than 8 weeks and younger than 15 years | Older than 8 weeks and younger than 9 years | Older than 8 weeks and younger than 9 years |
| Coverage for specified accidental injuries | n/a |
Covered
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Specified Accidental Injury means physical harm or injury arising from at least one of the following:
OR the specified accidental injury must be one of the following: Note: Conditions covered by the specified accidental injury cover section of the policy are specified in the PDS. |
Covered
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Specified Accidental Injury means physical harm or injury arising from at least one of the following:
OR the specified accidental injury must be one of the following: Note: Conditions covered by the specified accidental injury cover section of the policy are specified in the PDS. |
| Coverage for Illness |
Specified Conditions Only
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The following Specified Conditions are covered:
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Covered | Covered |
| Consultation sub-limit(Home visits included) ℹ️ We will pay you the Benefit Percentage for the eligible Vet Expenses incurred by you for Consultations up to the Benefit Limit (subject to the Sub-limit) as shown on your Certificate of Insurance. Consultations include home visits by the Vet. | $500 | $500 | Up to annual benefit limit |
| Paralysis Tick Sub-limit | n/a | $3,000 | Up to annual benefit limit |
| Cruciate Ligament Conditions sub-limit | n/a | $4,000 per leg per policy period | Up to annual benefit limit |
| Hip Joint Surgery sub-limit (Total Hip Replacements are included) | n/a | $6,000 per hip per policy period | Up to annual benefit limit |
| Emergency Boarding | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Dental Illness Limit | $1,000 (Optional Cover - in addition to your annual benefit limit) | $1,000 (Optional Cover - in addition to your annual benefit limit) | $1,000 (included - as part of your annual benefit limit) |
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Optional Extras Available | Routine Care (non-insurance benefit) Dental Illness benefit |
Routine Care (non-insurance benefit) Dental Illness benefit |
Routine Care (non-insurance benefit) |
Note: This table above provides a summary of your cover for new and renewing cat policies on or after 15 December 2024. See the PDS/FSG for details of your cover.
Optional Extras
Optional Routine Care (non-insurance benefit)
In addition to the standard inclusions with your pet insurance policy, you can add the non-insurance benefit, Routine care, to receive a contribution towards the cost of some routine care items for any one of the following:
$100 annual sub-limit for any one of the following:
- Desexing
- Microchipping
- Heartworm control
- Teeth cleaning
- Prescription diets
- Cremation or burial
- Dental illness treatment
- Council registration fees
- Obedience training
- Behavioural therapy
- Alternative therapies
$50 annual sub-limit for any one of the following:
- Vaccination or health check
- Flea/tick/worm control
- Blood screen
What’s not covered?
Pre-existing conditions ℹ️ Some Conditions are eligible for review after an 18-month period – this can be done on application or simply by submitting your claim. Refer to your PDS for more information
- Dental care (unless Platinum cover or optional Dental Illness Benefit is selected)
- Day-to-day care
- Elective procedures and treatments
- Your pet not being protected (Tooltip: Your pet not being protected. If you neglect your pet or fail to take all reasonable precautions to protect your pet from situations that may result in injury or illness (such as organised fighting or
hunting activities).
These are just a few examples. For more detail and a full list of exclusions, read the PDS.
Vulnerable Customers and Complaints
We understand there are times when our customers may be feeling vulnerable due to a range of factors. We recognise these vulnerabilities can give rise to unique needs, which can change over time or in response to particular situations
Petbarn, Petbarn Insurance Pty Ltd and our underwriters, Hollard and PetSure, are committed to taking extra care of customers in these situations. If you are experiencing vulnerability and would like to know more about the extra care we can provide please call our customer service team 1300 618 412.
Pet Insurance customers Click here for information about PetSure’s Family Violence Policy.
You can also email them on help@petsure.com.au or find accessibility options to contact PetSure.
Please see all information regarding submission of complaints here
Terms and Conditions
~Policy Terms and Conditions, limits, exclusions and waiting periods apply. Excess may apply.
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