[3] Petplan was launched in 1976 by Patsy Bloom and David Simpson.

[5] Petplan insurance covers unexpected illnesses, accident and injuries for dogs, cats and rabbits.

Policies provide coverage for hereditary, congenital and chronic conditions – including cancer, diagnostic testing, prescription medications, non-routine dental treatment, MRI, CAT scan and ultrasound imaging as standard.

Pre-existing conditions are defined as those medical conditions that first occurred or showed clinical signs or symptoms before the effective date of the policy, or that occurred or showed clinical signs or symptoms within the first fourteen days of the policy.

[9] In 1994, the Petplan Charitable Trust was formed to raise funds to promote the health and welfare of animals.