Dog insurance that keeps tails wagging.

Lifetime dog insurance made simple, with up to £15,000 of flexible cover, dental cover for accidents and illnesses, online vet support and your own UK-based vet nurse.

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What is dog insurance?

Dog insurance helps cover unexpected vet bills if your dog gets ill or injured. Waggel keeps this simple with one lifetime policy type, adjustable annual limit and excess options, dental cover for accidents and illnesses, video vet support and a UK-based Customer Champion to help when things feel stressful.

With Waggel, you can choose a level of cover that works for you and your dog, then manage your policy online whenever you need to.

Why choose Waggel dog insurance?

Dogs have a habit of making life better, messier and more unpredictable. Waggel is designed to help with the unpredictable bit.

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Lifetime cover only

Waggel keeps things simple by offering lifetime cover only.

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Adjustable annual limit and excess

Choose cover options that work for you and your dog.

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Up to £15,000 cover

Waggel offers up to £15,000 of flexible cover.

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Dental treatment sub-limit

£1,000 dental treatment sub-limit for eligible accidents and illnesses.

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Complementary treatment sub-limit

Complementary treatment sub-limit

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Behavioural treatment sub-limit

£1,000 behavioural treatment sub-limit.

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Online pet support

Free online vet video calls, behaviour and nutrition consultations.

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UK-based vet nurse

Support from your own UK-based vet nurse.

What does Waggel dog insurance cover?

Waggel covers eligible vet bills for accidents, injuries and illnesses up to your chosen annual limit, subject to policy terms. Dental, complementary and behavioural treatments each have a £1,000 sub-limit.

Waggel also includes third-party liability cover for dogs up to £2 million, subject to policy terms and exclusions.

Cover area

Summary

Accidents, injuries and illnesses

Eligible vet bills are covered up to your chosen Annual Limit, subject to policy terms.

Dental treatment

Dental treatment has a £1,000 sub-limit.

Complementary treatment

Complementary treatment has a £1,000 sub-limit.

Behavioural treatment

Behavioural treatment has a £1,000 sub-limit.

Third-party liability for dogs

Included up to £2 million, subject to policy terms and exclusions.

Pre-existing conditions

Not covered, including conditions or symptoms that occur before the policy starts or during the 14-day warm-up period.

What affects dog insurance costs?

Dog insurance prices can vary because every dog is different. The cost of your policy may depend on things like your dog’s age, breed, location, chosen annual limit and excess (Claim Contribution).

For example, some breeds are more likely to need treatment for certain health conditions. Older dogs may also be more likely to need vet care than younger dogs.

Your quote is the best way to see the price for your dog because it’s based on your dog’s details and the cover options you choose.

Cost factor

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Age

Older dogs may be more likely to need vet care than younger dogs.

Breed

Some breeds are more likely to need treatment for certain health conditions.

Location

Your location may affect the cost of your policy.

Annual limit

Your chosen annual limit can affect your quote.

Excess (Claim Contribution)

Your chosen excess (Claim Contribution) can affect your quote.

Waggel Rewards.

Make pet ownership even more rewarding with Waggel Rewards. As a Waggel customer, you can unlock exclusive discounts, offers and perks from a wide range of trusted pet and lifestyle brands.

Biscuit Plus: Free with your Waggel policy

Download the Biscuit app, link your dog's Waggel policy and get Biscuit Plus for free (usually £3.99/month). Benefits include:

5x more Biscuits to earn

A free PitPat activity tracker

Access to all Biscuit rewards

The opportunity to earn up to £10 per month back in vouchers

Track your dog's walks and wellbeing while earning rewards along the way.

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Popular Waggel Rewards

Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from a wide range of trusted pet, lifestyle and insurance brands. Rewards are regularly updated and may include savings on pet food, treats, toys, accessories, healthcare, DNA testing, insurance and more.

You'll also find offers from a growing selection of partner brands, with new rewards added throughout the year.

How claims work with Waggel.

Making a claim shouldn’t feel like one more thing to worry about. With Waggel, members can start a claim online through their account.

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Step 1: Log in to your Waggel account

Head to your account and choose the option to make a claim.

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Step 2: Tell us what happened

Add the basic details about your dog, the condition or treatment, and the vet visit.

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Step 3: We contact your vet

Waggel will request the full medical history and invoice from your vet, so the claim can be reviewed.

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Step 4: We review your claim

Your claim will be assessed against your policy terms, cover limits and exclusions.

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Step 5: We keep you updated

Your vet nurse is there to support you and help keep things clear along the way.

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That's it!

It's really that easy.

Why lifetime dog insurance matters.

Some pet insurance policies only cover a condition for a set time or up to a fixed amount. Waggel keeps things simple by offering lifetime cover only.

With lifetime cover, your annual limit refreshes each year when you renew. This can be helpful if your dog develops an eligible ongoing condition that needs care across more than one policy year.

That does not mean everything is covered forever. Claims still depend on your policy terms, exclusions, limits and whether the condition is eligible. But lifetime cover can give dog owners a clearer way to plan for longer-term care.

Dog insurance FAQs.

No. Dog insurance is not a legal requirement in the UK, but it can help cover unexpected vet bills if your dog becomes ill or injured.

Waggel covers eligible vet bills for accidents, injuries and illnesses up to your chosen annual limit, subject to policy terms. Dental, complementary and behavioural treatments each have a £1,000 sub-limit.

Yes. Waggel includes third-party liability cover for dogs up to £2 million, subject to policy terms and exclusions.

We don't cover any pre-existing conditions or anything that happens as a result of a pre-existing condition.

You can claim with any vet practice, as long as they are a registered member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Waggel’s FAQ states that submitting claims will not affect your current price, although prices can change at renewal.