Pet Insurance that Covers Dental
Healthy smiles for every hop, bark and purr
Do I Need Pet Insurance that Covers Dental?
Looking after your pet’s pearly whites is an important part of ownership. But what happens if their gnashers start to get a little gnarly? Well, this is where pet insurance that covers dental treatment comes in handy.
Your inquisitive pooch or mog’s mouth is one of the core ways they explore the world, often picking things up for a play or closer inspection. And heaven knows what those ‘things’ are or where they’ve been.
When you consider everything your pet puts in their mouth in a day, accidents like chipped teeth, cavities, plaque build-up, periodontal disease or gum disease can happen – especially when they’re puppies or kittens. Plus, some pets are just born with dental conditions.
Does Everypaw Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care?
Yes! The good news here is that Everypaw’s Dog, Cat and Rabbit Insurance comes with pet dental cover included.
If you’ve been keeping up with your pet’s annual check-ups, as well as any vet recommendations within 6 months of their check-up, we can help towards the cost of treatment for dental conditions, related conditions, accidental injury or to relieve suffering.
How Much Does Pet Dental Cover Cost?
If your pup, pussycat or bunny’s gnarly gnashers call for emergency dental treatment, the cost can quickly ramp up. But not all pets, conditions and treatments are created equal. For example, the cost of your pet’s dental care could also vary based on their size, age and overall health.
Add into this mix that the cost for additional services like X-rays, anaesthetic and aftercare will be added to the bill, it’s enough to put a shiver down your purse strings.
But with Everypaw Lifetime Cover you get pet dental insurance included, to help cover those climbing costs.
What's Not Included in Pet Insurance Dental Cover?
Now we’ve heard what is covered when it comes to our pet insurance that includes dental care, let’s look at what’s not. Here’s what we’re not able to cover:
- Routine dental check-ups
- Treatment on baby teeth (if your pet is over 16 weeks of age at the policy start date)
- Treatment of pre-existing conditions
- Treatment for any accidental injury that occurs in the first 3 days of your policy*
- Treatment for illness that occurs in the first 14 days of your policy*
- Treatment related to any vaccine preventable conditions
- Routine and preventative trimming, burring or rasping of rabbits teeth
*If you’re switching to Everypaw from another provider and you can prove that your previous pet insurance policy runs up to the start date of your new policy, we can waive this.
How to Prevent Dental Issues in Pets
Luckily, there are lots of ways to keep your pet’s mouth happy, healthy and trouble-free.
- Brush their teeth: Brushing your cat’s teeth daily is a great way to keep dental issues at bay. The same goes for dogs, just remember to not use human toothpaste, this contains fluoride which is toxic to dogs.
- Vet-approved chews: Gnawing on a chewy or toy is a great dog dental health tip. These can help clear away tartar, making brushing easier, and they also have a calming effect on your pooch – win-win!
- Diet: Speak to your vet before changing your cat or dog’s food. Some foods may claim to be better for their teeth, but switching diets could cause issues elsewhere.
- Regular check-ups: The most important thing is to stay up to date with your regular vet checks. Not least because it helps make sure we can help if your pet needs dental treatment.
Get a Free Online Quote
Sometimes there's no way of knowing whether dental issues will strike your happy little bundle of fluff. Grab a free online pet insurance quote today and give yourself the peace of mind that, should the worst happen, your pussycat, pooch or bunny's teeth are covered.
Pet Dental Insurance FAQs
There are a few different reasons why your dog or cat’s breath can get a little pongy. It could just be down to the diet they’re on. However, it could also be a sign of dental disease.
If your cat or dog's breath smells, it’s important to stay across it. Keep checking for the other symptoms of dental disease and watch out for any signs of gum disease when brushing their teeth.
If you’re concerned about your pup or pussycat’s pearly whites, then it’s always best to consult your vet.
Routine pet dental care such as cleaning and regular check-ups are not covered by your Everypaw Pet Insurance.
But, even with all the best will and efforts in the world, sometimes you pooch, mog or bunny can still start showing signs of dental disease. If that happens, your Everypaw Lifetime policy will be there to help out with the treatment costs.
For more information on what's not included in your Everypaw cover, check out our Exclusions page.
The key to cleaning your cat’s teeth is to start them young, so that they get used to the process. Just make sure to wait until they have all their adult teeth before starting to brush. When kittens are teething, their little mouths will be sore. Brushing too soon could cause them some discomfort
You can use your finger and a soft cloth to rub over the teeth. When they’re used to this, introduce a pet-safe toothbrush.
Once they’re happy with the brush, you can bring in the toothpaste. Remember to only use cat specific toothpaste, as human toothpaste is toxic to cats.
You should aim to brush your cat’s teeth twice a day to give them the best chance of avoiding dental diseases.
Start your doggy teeth brushing sessions when they’re a puppy to get them used to the sensation. But make sure to only start brushing once your pooch has all their adult teeth. Brushing your puppy’s teeth while they’re teething could be painful for them.
Use your finger and a soft cloth to rub over the teeth. When they’re used to this, you can introduce a dog toothbrush. Rinse it in warm water first, then brush the teeth twice a day.
Bring in the toothpaste once they’re happy with the brush. Try placing a small amount of paste on your finger and letting them interact with it. When they’re familiar with the smell and taste, you can use the brush and toothpaste together. Remember to only use dog specific toothpaste, as human toothpaste is toxic to dogs.
Alongside regular vet check-ups, you can help keep your bunny’s chompers in top condition by feeding them a high-fibre diet of hay, grass, vegetables and pellets.
If you start to spot the signs of dental disease in your rabbit or overgrown teeth, we can help with cover for dental treatment included in your Everypaw Rabbit Insurance.
While we’re happy to help with costs of dental treatment, if you’ve kept up with your annual vet checks, we’re not able to cover routine and preventative treatments like trimming, burring or rasping of your rabbits' teeth
Cleaning your pet’s teeth regularly is a great way to keep their mouths healthy. But it’s also a great chance to spot any dental problems before they develop.
When you’re checking their chops, these are the dental condition calling cards you should be on the lookout for:
- Brown, yellow or creamy coloured teeth
- Bad breath
- Plaque and tartar build-ups
- Inflamed or bleeding gums
- Going off their food, chewing slowly or on one side of their mouth
- Excessive drooling
