Pet insurance in Qatar: what it costs
What a typical dog and cat policy costs in Qatar, how the size of the breed changes it, and what to check before you buy.
Checked 8 November 2026
Typical price
Dog
80 QAR a month, about 960 QAR a year
Giraffy Qatar comparison: QIC, Doha Insurance, AXA Qatar and GIG all from 80 QAR/month, accident and illness, 75-80% reimbursement, annual limit 3,500-5,000 QAR. Starting price; depends on pet type and age. source
Cat
80 QAR a month, about 960 QAR a year
Giraffy Qatar: QIC, Doha Insurance, AXA Qatar (cats and dogs), GIG from 80 QAR/month, accident and illness. Starting price. source
By size
| Size | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Toy | 52.80 QAR | 633.60 QAR |
| Small | 62.40 QAR | 748.80 QAR |
| Medium | 69.60 QAR | 835.20 QAR |
| Large | 88.80 QAR | 1,065.60 QAR |
| Giant | 120 QAR | 1,440 QAR |
Our estimate: the typical price scaled by the size of the dog. Real quotes depend on the breed, its age, the cover and the excess.
Check your breed
Estimates for popular breeds
| Breed | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Labrador Retriever | 79.20 QAR | 950 QAR |
| French Bulldog | 114.40 QAR | 1,373 QAR |
| German Shepherd Dog | 86.40 QAR | 1,037 QAR |
| Golden Retriever | 75.20 QAR | 902 QAR |
| Dachshund (Standard) | 64.80 QAR | 778 QAR |
| English Cocker Spaniel | 66.40 QAR | 797 QAR |
| Chihuahua | 50.40 QAR | 605 QAR |
| Border Collie | 64.80 QAR | 778 QAR |
| Mixed breed (dog) | 60 QAR | 720 QAR |
| Mixed breed (cat) | 68 QAR | 816 QAR |
| Maine Coon | 79.20 QAR | 950 QAR |
| British Shorthair | 75.20 QAR | 902 QAR |
| Ragdoll | 71.20 QAR | 854 QAR |
Before you buy
- New policies often have an age limit, so insuring young is cheaper and easier.
- There is usually a waiting period before illness cover starts.
- Conditions the animal already has are not covered.
- Check whether hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia are covered. Each breed page lists the ones to ask about.
- A higher excess or co-payment lowers the price but raises what you pay at the vet.
- Look at the yearly limit. One operation can cost more than a cheap policy pays out.
Prices are typical published prices, not a quote. Pet Wiki is not an insurer or a broker.