{"id":1941,"date":"2025-06-24T14:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/?page_id=1941"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:30:51","slug":"seguro-para-mascotas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a225d;color:#0a225d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a225d;color:#0a225d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#Seguro_para_mascotas_protege_a_tu_perro_o_gato_como_se_merece\" >Pet insurance: protect your dog or cat as they deserve it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFQue_es_un_seguro_para_mascotas\" >What is pet insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFEs_obligatorio_contratar_un_seguro_para_perros_o_gatos\" >Is it compulsory to take out insurance for dogs or cats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFQue_cubre_un_seguro_para_mascotas\" >What does pet insurance cover?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#1_Asistencia_veterinaria\" >1. Veterinary care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#2_Responsabilidad_civil\" >2. Liability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#3_Robo_o_perdida\" >3. Theft or loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#4_Fallecimiento_por_accidente\" >4. Death by accident<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#5_Estancia_en_residencia\" >5. Stay in residence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFComo_elegir_el_mejor_seguro_para_tu_mascota\" >How to choose the best insurance for your pet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFCuanto_cuesta_un_seguro_para_mascotas\" >How much does pet insurance cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#%C2%BFCuando_conviene_contratarlo\" >When is it convenient to hire it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#Seguro_no_obligatorio_pero_si_muy_recomendable\" >Insurance not compulsory, but highly recommended<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/en\/general-insurance\/seguro-para-mascotas\/#Conclusion_Cuida_hoy_de_tu_mascota_como_te_gustaria_que_te_cuidaran\" >Conclusion: Take care of your pet today as you would like to be taken care of yourself.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seguro_para_mascotas_protege_a_tu_perro_o_gato_como_se_merece\"><\/span>Pet insurance: protect your dog or cat as they deserve it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What if tomorrow your dog swallows something it shouldn't and you end up in the emergency room? What if your cat escapes and causes an accident? Although no one wants to imagine it, the reality is that our pets, like any member of the family, can face unforeseen events. At such times, having a <strong>pet insurance<\/strong> can make a difference. And best of all: you don't need to wait for it to become mandatory to make a decision that can save lives (and pockets).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_un_seguro_para_mascotas\"><\/span>What is pet insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>pet insurance<\/strong> is a contract with an insurance company that helps you to cover the expenses that your pet, mainly dogs or cats, may generate. This type of insurance can include anything from veterinary assistance to civil liability if your pet causes damage to third parties.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is usually associated only with medical treatment, there are very comprehensive policies that offer additional guarantees such as theft, loss, death by accident or even legal assistance.<\/p>\n<section class=\"vc_cta3-container animacion-vc ai-play-skip\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip cta_general vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\">\n                    <!-- span class=\"fas fa-shield-alt icono-seguro\"><\/span -->\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lawebdeseguros.com\/img\/logo_solo.svg\" alt=\"Logo\" style=\"width: 70px;\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Protect the one who is always with you<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta_general cta-heading h3\">Take out insurance for your pet and look after it as part of the family, with veterinary assistance, civil liability and more.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"cta_general vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34659929495&#038;text=Protege+a+quien+siempre+est%C3%A1+contigo\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> Request for information                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_obligatorio_contratar_un_seguro_para_perros_o_gatos\"><\/span>Is it compulsory to take out insurance for dogs or cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No, pet insurance is not compulsory<\/strong>. At least not in most cases. There is a very important distinction to be made:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It is not compulsory<\/strong> insure your dog or cat as a general rule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yes, it is compulsory<\/strong> have a <strong>civil liability insurance<\/strong> for dogs considered <em>potentially dangerous<\/em>as indicated in the regulations in force in many autonomous communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, some pet insurances already include this liability cover, so you could have it all in one policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_cubre_un_seguro_para_mascotas\"><\/span>What does pet insurance cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most insurers offer different levels of cover. These are the most common guarantees you can find:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Asistencia_veterinaria\"><\/span>1. Veterinary care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It includes visits to the vet, surgeries, hospitalisation, vaccinations, tests and treatment in case of illness or accident. In some cases they also cover chronic or hereditary diseases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Responsabilidad_civil\"><\/span>2. Liability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your dog bites someone or causes an accident, this guarantee covers personal injury or material damage to third parties. This cover is compulsory only in the case of potentially dangerous dogs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Robo_o_perdida\"><\/span>3. Theft or loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the event that your pet is lost or stolen, some policies cover the costs of finding it, or even compensation if it is not found.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fallecimiento_por_accidente\"><\/span>4. Death by accident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some insurers offer financial compensation if your pet dies as a result of a covered accident.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Estancia_en_residencia\"><\/span>5. Stay in residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are hospitalised and unable to care for your pet, some policies will arrange temporary accommodation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_elegir_el_mejor_seguro_para_tu_mascota\"><\/span>How to choose the best insurance for your pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before hiring a <strong>dog insurance<\/strong> or a <strong>cat insurance<\/strong>In this context, several factors should be taken into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age and breed of your pet<\/strong>Some insurers have age limits or exclude breeds with common hereditary diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage you really need<\/strong>It is not always necessary to take out the most expensive package. Sometimes a good veterinary cover is enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget available<\/strong>Compare prices and check if you can assume a small excess to lower the cost of the insurance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterinarians in partnership<\/strong>Some policies only cover specific clinics. Others reimburse you no matter which vet you go to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_cuesta_un_seguro_para_mascotas\"><\/span>How much does pet insurance cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of an insurance policy varies according to the coverage, the age of the animal and the breed. As a guideline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>basic dog insurance<\/strong> can be around <strong>80 to 150 euros per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>full insurance with all the guarantees<\/strong> can cost between <strong>180 and 300 euros per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>For cats, the price is usually somewhat lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The key is to weigh the cost against the benefit. A single veterinary emergency can easily exceed \u20ac300, so in many cases insurance is not only useful, but cost-effective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuando_conviene_contratarlo\"><\/span>When is it convenient to hire it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, as soon as possible. From the age of 3 months, your pet can be insured. Moreover, if you do it when it is still young and healthy, the premiums will be cheaper and you will be sure that there are no exclusions due to previous illnesses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seguro_no_obligatorio_pero_si_muy_recomendable\"><\/span>Insurance not compulsory, but highly recommended<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the <strong>pet insurance<\/strong> is not compulsory, it is <strong>highly recommended<\/strong>. Not only because it can save you a lot of money, but also because it shows that you really care about your animal.<\/p>\n<p>Many people only consider this type of insurance when they have already had a problem. But when it comes to our furry friends, it's better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Cuida_hoy_de_tu_mascota_como_te_gustaria_que_te_cuidaran\"><\/span>Conclusion: Take care of your pet today as you would like to be taken care of yourself.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet insurance is not just an economic tool. It's a way to show responsibility and love for our four-legged companions. Whether you have an unruly puppy or a senior cat, having a back-up in case of unforeseen events will give you peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: there is no need to wait for it to become mandatory. To  click here <strong>insurance for dogs or cats<\/strong> can be the difference between an emergency with no solution... or a simple procedure with a happy ending.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-info\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i><\/div><p><strong>Do you want to know all the insurance guarantees?<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/warranties\/seguros-de-mascotas\/\">Click here<\/a> for full details of cover, conditions and exclusions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covers your dog or cat's unforeseen events: accidents, illnesses and civil liability. 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