Puppy Insurance

At Everypaw, you can insure your puppy from 8 weeks of age. The ideal age to bring them home is typically between 8-12 weeks, so you could have cover organised before they arrive! If you're looking for advice on buying your first puppy, check out our blog for some useful tips.

Vaccinations aren't covered by our pet puppy insurance. It's super important that you book their vaccinations, though, as there are some nasty critters out there that can make for a poorly pup!

You'll need to keep up with their booster vaccinations, too. If you don't, you may not be covered should you need to a claim. Here's all you need to know about puppy vaccinations.

The total cost of puppy insurance is determined by several factors, including the type of cover, your pup's breed and where you live. It's a good idea to think about getting them insured as soon as possible, as puppies can be pretty adventurous, and accidents can happen.

For an accurate figure of how much puppy insurance costs, get a quote with us today.

We recommend puppy-proofing your home before introducing them to their new surroundings. When the big day arrives, don't forget a comfy dog carrier and a cosy blanket so they can chill out on the journey. And, of course, you're going to need snacks and water too. 

Your puppy may feel a little nervous or scared at first. It can be emotional leaving their mum, so don't be worried if they have an accident or two on the way.

Your puppy should begin weaning when they're between six to eight weeks old, although some eager pups will be interested in solid food as early as three or four weeks. When you collect them at around eight to 12 weeks, your new pet should be entirely weaned and now on solids.

To start with, stick to puppy food formula. Your pup's teeth are small, so mash up the food until it's nice and easy for them to eat. Add a little water if you've gone for dry food. Avoid giving your dog raw meat, and don't let them eat scraps from the table - no matter how much they give you those puppy eyes!

Your new little friend has plenty of growing and playing to do, so they can be greedy! Try not to overfeed your hungry pupper. Keep careful track of their meals and be sure to stick to the following plan:

• Four meals a day from two months to three months
• Drop down to two to three meals a day between four and six months
• When they're six months old, start giving them just two meals a day

Try not to mix and match their diet. Your puppy could end up with a runny bum. It's best to keep everything as consistent as possible.

Everypaw's Dog Food Guide can steer you in the right direction.
 

When a puppy's got to go, they've got to go! You can start toilet training as early as you like, set a designated spot for them and keep an eye on them.

Look out for the following signs, which could tell you your puppy needs to go:

• Sniffing around for the perfect spot
• Circling an area before squatting down

When you see your dog doing this, take them to their toilet spot and let them go. When they're done, give them plenty of praise or a tasty treat to reinforce their good behaviour.

If your pupper has an accident, don't shout or punish them as they won't understand what's happening. This is a learning curve with them, so be patient and keep at it! Simply clean the mess and keep up with the positive reinforcement when they go in the right place.

When you take out your policy, you need to enter the PETPERKS code in the promo code box. This can be found in the promo code section on the 'Your Details' page, under 'Discounts'. Apply the code and then continue to take out your policy out as normal.

Three months after your policy start date, we'll email you the instructions you need to get your gift box from the Pet Hamper website.

If you want to add another pup to your pack, here’s our step-by-step guide:

1. Make sure you have your existing policy number handy
2. Get a new puppy insurance quote here
3. Fill in your pet’s details and make sure you use the same email address
4. Select a level of cover and continue to our 'Review your quote' page
5. Scroll down to the Multi-pet discount section and click 'Add existing pet policy'
6. Enter your existing policy number and click the 'Add existing pet' button

Then it’s over to us to match your policy and sort out your multi-pet discount. When you take out the policy, we’ll add all your new pet’s details to the Pet Portal.