We’re more than just pet insurance

Buddy Pet Insurance – caring for pets and supporting Australia’s animal welfare communities.

Customers rate us

4.6 /5

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Reasons you’ll love Buddy Pet Insurance

$1 million support to animal welfare

Our Giving Program supports animal welfare organisations across Australia.

Flexible cover options

Choose from 3 levels of cover to suit your pet’s needs.

Claim on the spot with GapOnly®

Claim at the vet clinic and only pay the gap.3

Multi-pet discount

Enjoy a 10% discount for every additional cat or dog you insure.4

Buddy Pet Insurance

Animal lovers who adore their fur-friends will love Buddy Pet Insurance! Buddy cares for felines and canines and the bond they share with their humans. That’s why we offer flexible cover options that put your pets first.

Buddy Pet Insurance Giving Program

Buddy Pet Insurance is committed to giving $1 million in support to animal and vet welfare organisations across Australia. Through our Giving Program, we partner with charities and organisations that make a real difference in Australian animal communities.

Quick claims with GapOnly®

Buddy Pet Insurance offers GapOnly® ready policies, which can reduce upfront out-of-pocket costs for eligible vet expenses. Eligible claims are processed right then and there at participating vets within 10 minutes, and you only pay the gap.3 Over 1,400 vets in Australia participate, with more joining daily. Less upfront costs, paperwork, and waiting.

Buddy loves both dogs and cats equally

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Dog insurance

Playful pups love exploring and digging out adventures. With Buddy, we can help protect your fur-bestie against eligible accidental injuries or illnesses.

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Cat insurance

Curious cats delight in discovering new things. With Buddy, you can enjoy their escapades with less worry about eligible vet expenses.

Help protect your pet and your pocket

Put your pet's health and happiness first with easy and flexible cover from Buddy Pet Insurance

Good to know

  • Pet insurance can help cover the cost of medical care for your pets, reducing out-of-pocket expenses related to vet bills should something unexpected happen. Pet insurance typically works by reimbursing you for eligible veterinary expenses related to your pet's health, such as accidents and illnesses. Different pet insurance plans offer varying levels of cover, so it's important to compare policies to find one that best suits your pet's needs and your budget.

  • Just like us, pets can get sick or injured and need medical attention. Unlike us, they can’t tell us when something is wrong. And if they do get sick or injured, vet bills can get quite expensive – that’s where pet insurance can help cover the cost. So, pet insurance can go a long way in protecting your pet (and your back pocket) if the unexpected happens.

  • Pet insurance typically covers a wide range of medical expenses for covered conditions. For example, vet visits, blood tests, imaging, emergency care for injuries, prescription medication, etc. With Buddy Pet Insurance, you can claim up to 70%, 80% or 90% of eligible vet bills, with up to $11,000, $20,000 or $35,000 cover per year (depending on the level of cover). It’s important to review your policy documents to understand the specifics and any applicable excesses.

  • Yes, with Buddy Pet Insurance you can visit any vet (other than yourself) that is registered to legally practise in Australia.

  1. Each new policy purchased on or after 21/06/25 is entitled to one month free in your first year of cover (the first month). All quotes provided automatically include this offer. Terms and conditions apply.
  2. Based on our collective reviews generated through Greenstone Financial Services Pty Ltd over the last 14 years within the Pet Insurance category.
  3. Assessment times may vary. GapOnly® is only available at participating vets. The gap is defined as the difference between the eligible vet’s invoice and the claim benefit under your policy. Policy terms and conditions apply. Please visit GapOnly® to search for participating vets. GapOnly® is a trademark owned by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183.
  4. 10% multi-pet discount is applied to a second pet policy and each new additional policy. Terms and conditions apply.

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