The cost of insurance will obviously depend on the type of animal insured and the sort of cover that you require.You may be able to get special discounts on your insurance if  you are a pensioner or have more than one animal insured. Pet insurance is a competitive market so it pays to shop around. Nevertheless remember that the cheapest company is not always the best value for money. Look carefully at the policy to see exactly what is covered by the insurance and be sure that it is what you need.