You can get puppy insurance from when they are about 2 months old or when it is time enough for them to go to a new home. This means that you can get cover for your new pet as soon as you have brought them home.
Insurers are able to offer you a policy to protect your new fluffy companion from a very early age. It is often advisable to start your policy early as this means that you can keep renewing it yearly to ensure your pet dog has sufficient cover when they reach an older age. Some dog insurance companies may not insure your pet past a certain age or levy hefty premiums.
Like humans, dogs tend to be at their best in their prime. This means that like us as they get older they tend to succumb more easily to illness, many breeds have conditions specific to their breed which may be more pronounced as they mature.
It is generally a lot easier and cheaper to get puppy insurance whilst they are young rather than trying to get pet insurance for older dogs. Likewise it is generally not possible to insure a puppy from birth as their first few months are a risky time. Remember insurance companies are in the business of making profits and therefore avoid risky insurance conditions.
You can get a cheap dog insurance policy for less than £5 a month which for the level of cover you get is very cost effective. Even a cheap insurance policy can turn out to save you thousands of pounds in potential vet fees. Taking the decision early on in your pet dogs life to make sure they are protected does not have to be expensive. It is as much protection for you as it is for your pet as at the end of the day any bills for treatment required for your pet are going to land on your doorstep.