Is it better to have pet insurance or wellness plan in Australia, pet insurance $30 to $80 per month for dog $10K to $20K annual cover for accidents and illnesses is better for unexpected large vet bills $2K to $10K, while wellness plan $40 to $80 per month for routine care $500 to $1,000 per year is better for predictable preventive care, with many owners having both for comprehensive cover $70 to $150 per month total. Pet insurance covers accidents and illnesses like broken leg $3K, cancer $5K to $10K, ingestion $2K to $5K, with 80% reimbursement up to $10K to $20K annual limit, costing $30 to $80 per month for dog, $20 to $50 for cat, with excess $100 to $500 and waiting periods 14 to 30 days, best for unexpected large bills $2K to $10K. Wellness plan, also called preventive care plan, covers routine care like annual vaccinations $100, flea and worming $200 per year, dental cleaning $300 to $500, health checks $100, costing $40 to $80 per month $480 to $960 per year, covering $500 to $1,000 routine costs, saving 10% to 20% versus paying individually $600 to $1,200. For example, dog with broken leg $3K, pet insurance pays $2,400 minus excess $100, wellness plan pays $0. Dog with annual routine $600, wellness plan covers $600 for $480 premium saving $120, pet insurance pays $0. So better to have pet insurance for unexpected $2K to $10K bills, wellness plan for routine $500 to $1,000 predictable, with both ideal $70 to $150 per month for comprehensive cover $10K illness plus $1K routine.
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