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Caring for your pet, every step of the way
Being a pawrent goes beyond cuddling with your pet - it’s about providing your pet with the care and love it needs. From regular vet visits to unexpected health concerns, having the right information helps you make confident decisions about your pet’s care and well-being.
 
Thinking about your pet’s health and care? Here’s where to start
Caring for a pet comes with both joy and responsibility. Understanding pet healthcare needs, costs, and insurance considerations can help you stay prepared, so you can focus on what matters most.

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Manage my pet healthcare finances

Plan ahead for vet costs without compromising your pet’s care

Looking after your pet means planning for both the expected and unexpected, so healthcare costs don’t stand in the way of the care they need.

Caring for a fur kid involves ongoing costs that may change over time. While food and grooming are usually easy to budget for, pet healthcare expenses can be harder to anticipate. Routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care form a part of vet costs, but medical needs often increase as your pet grows older.

Many pet owners begin by asking practical questions about long-term costs. Once healthcare is factored in, the overall cost of owning a dog or cat in Singapore often looks very different from initial expectations, especially as veterinarian fees have been increasing in recent years (Source: CNA1). Medical expenses could make up a significant portion of long-term pet ownership costs, particularly when unexpected situations arise without pet insurance.

Manage My Pet Healthcare Finances

Illnesses, injuries, or sudden changes in your pet’s health may require hospitalisation and possibly surgery. These situations can result in high vet costs, sometimes at short notice and during emotionally stressful moments. Costly pet surgeries can also place pressure on household finances if there has been no prior planning.

For pet owners thinking about how to manage these uncertainties, pet insurance such as Income’s Happy Tails Pet Insurance can be part of a broader financial planning approach so you can give your pet the adequate care they need while cushioning your out-of-pocket expenses. Get an online quote to compare the 3 plan tiers (Furry, Furbulous, and Furrific) and better understand the key benefits and types of situations that are typically covered. That way, you could assess whether this form of support fits into your overall pet healthcare budget and long-term preparedness.

If you would like to better understand how to plan for your pet’s healthcare costs, contact an Income adviser to discuss your options.

Give my pet the best treatment

Focus on your pet’s recovery, not the financial stress

When your pet needs treatment, having support in place lets you concentrate on their well-being and the decisions that matter most.

Your fur kid will have different healthcare needs as they grow, and their care requirements often change over time. Preventive pet healthcare, such as vaccinations, dental care, and regular screenings, helps support long-term well-being and can detect issues early.

There may also be times when more complex treatment is needed. For example, injuries, inherited conditions, or serious illnesses can require follow-up diagnostics, hospitalisation, rehabilitation, or specialist care. These situations often contribute to higher vet costs, and recovery may involve ongoing follow-up. But when you have pet insurance, such treatments may become more financially accessible.

In some cases, surgery forms part of a recommended treatment plan. Pet surgery costs can vary widely depending on the condition, the complexity of the procedure, and the level of aftercare required. Facing these decisions can be challenging, especially when pawrents are balancing medical advice, recovery considerations, and financial comfort.

Give My Pet The Best Treatment

That is where pet insurance can play a supportive role. Income’s Happy Tails Pet Insurance offers benefits that help pet owners like you focus on your pet’s care and recovery rather than immediate financial concerns:

  • Lifetime medical expenses2 coverage for clinical and surgical benefits
  • Chemotherapy benefit2
  • Coverage for clinical and surgical expenses due to your pet’s injuries, sickness, specified hereditary and congenital conditions3


Plus, you do not need to worry about paying an upfront cash deposit or the hassle of filing a claim if your pet has a scheduled surgery at Beecroft Animal Hospital, with our cashless value-added service. Income offers a Letter of Guarantee (LOG)4 for scheduled surgeries (co-insurance and deductible apply), and will pay the eligible expenses directly to Beecroft Animal Hospital.


If you would like guidance on preparing for your pet’s healthcare needs, contact an Income adviser to learn more.

Check my eligibility for pet insurance

Understand what’s covered and when to get started

Knowing your pet’s eligibility early helps you make informed choices and avoid surprises when coverage matters most.

If you are considering pet insurance for the first time, it is natural to have questions about eligibility and the application process. Knowing what to expect can make it easier to get started.

Eligibility for pet insurance typically depends on factors such as your paw kid’s species, age, and health condition at the point of application. Dogs and cats are commonly covered, and insurers may request a recent clinical examination to establish your pet’s current health status and any pre-existing medical conditions before coverage begins.

Check My Eligibility for Pet Insurance

How to apply for Income’s Happy Tails Pet Insurance


  1. Ensure your dog or cat:
    • is at least 16 weeks old and below 9 years old at the start date of insurance
    • is micro-chipped
    • lives with the policyholder in Singapore
    • has completed all required vaccinations
    • is not a working pet or a racing dog

  2. Ensure your pet has undergone an enrolment clinical examination before or within 30 days from the start date of the policy, and the examination result is submitted to Income Insurance.

    Your dog or cat needs to undergo a clinical examination before or within 30 days from the policy start date. Enjoy preferential rates through AniMall5! Click here to sign up now.

  3. Ensure you:
    • hold a valid Singapore identification document such as a Singapore national registration identification card, employment pass, work permit, long-term visit pass or student pass
    • are the policyholder and also the owner of the pet

  4. Get a quote for Happy Tails Pet Insurance here.


Timing also matters. Enrol your dog or cat into Happy Tails Pet Insurance before your pet is 4 years old to lock in a 20% co-insurance for your pet’s whole lifetime, as long as your pet remains continually covered with Happy Tails Pet Insurance. Also, since pre-existing medical conditions are excluded, it is important to get pet insurance early on.


If you would like personalised guidance, contact an Income adviser to understand more about how Income’s Happy Tails Pet Insurance can benefit you.

Understand the details

1 Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/veterinary-clinics-singapore-forced-raise-fees-amid-soaring-costs-talent-shortage-4065091

Policy terms and conditions apply.

3 If your pet is below six years of age at the start of the first policy year, we shall cover the following specified hereditary and congenital conditions after a 12-month waiting period from the start date of the policy, provided they are not pre-existing medical conditions:
(i) Hip and elbow dysplasia
(ii) Luxating patella
(iii) Glaucoma
(iv) Cherry eye
(v) Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)
(vi) Conditions which require femoral head and neck excision

4 The LOG amount issued is subject to the policy terms and conditions.

5 The application (“App”) is owned, hosted and managed by MY-INSURER PTE LTD, an independent third party service provider of Income Insurance Limited (“Income Insurance”). Income Insurance may from time to time change the service provider or terminate this service without prior notice. Income Insurance does not have control over and is not responsible for the contents of the App, the consequences of accessing or using the App or any reliance placed on the contents therein, any transaction in the App, or the services provided in the App including services offered by pet clinics and other service providers recommended by the App. Furthermore, Income Insurance does not endorse or verify such App or its contents, and your access to and/or use of such App is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of access and/or use contained therein. Your access and any transaction that you make at the App, and any purchase of services by pet clinic or other service providers recommended by the App is at your own risk and responsibility. The App and the service and the benefits therein are not part of any insurance policy.

You can find the usual terms, conditions and exclusions of this plan at income.com.sg/forms/policy-conditions/happy-tails-policy-conditions

All our products are developed to benefit our customers but not all may be suitable for your specific needs. If you are unsure if this plan is suitable for you, we strongly encourage you to speak to a qualified insurance advisor. Otherwise, you may end up buying a plan that does not meet your expectations or needs. As a result, you may not be able to afford the premiums or get the insurance protection you want. If you find that a plan is not suitable after purchasing it, you may terminate it within the free-look period (if applicable), and obtain a refund of premiums paid. We may recover from you any expense incurred in underwriting this plan. 

This is meant purely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, recommendation, solicitation or advice to buy or sell any product(s). It should not be relied upon as financial advice and it does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, and particular needs of any person.

Information is correct as at 2 Apr 2026.

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