Pet Insurance Definition of Complementary Medicine

A comparison of the term "Complementary Medicine" in pet insurance policies.

Animal Friends Insurance:

"means physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, homeopathic or herbal medicines administered by a suitably qualified practitioner following a recommendation from a qualified vet. The following practitioners are considered to be suitably qualified: Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy/ National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists, The International Association of Animal Therapists, Canine Hydrotherapy Association International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) and the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA)."

Argos:

"Physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy, hydrotherapy and chiropractic Treatment."

Aviva:

"Physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy, hydrotherapy and chiropractic treatment."

Homebase:

"Physiotherapy, acupunture, osteopathy, hydrotherapy and chiropractic Treatment."

PDSA:

"Means physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy, hydrotherapy and chiropractic Treatment."

Petpals Direct:

"Hydrotherapy, herbal or homeopathic medicine, physiotherapy and acupuncture only."

Petplan (for the term Complementary Treatment):

"The cost of any examination, consultation, advice, test and legally prescribed medication for the following procedures where they treat an illness or injury.

1. Acupuncture and homeopathy carried out by, and herbal medicine prescribed by, a veterinary practice.

2. Chiropractic manipulation carried out by a veterinary practice or a qualified animal chiropractor who is a member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association or the International Association of Animal Therapists (UK).

3. Hydrotherapy carried out:

a) In a pool which has full Canine Hydrotherapy Association membership, or

b) By a veterinary practice, providing the hydrotherapy is carried out in a pool they own.

4. Osteopathy carried out by a veterinary practice or a qualified animal osteopath who is a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists (UK)."