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Cavoodle pet insurance

Cavoodles are loyal, eager to please and affectionate – the perfect pet! They bring so much joy into your life, which makes protecting them with the right insurance all the more important. Our pet insurance is made by vets, for pets just like your Cavoodle.


What's covered in this page:

  • Vets describe the common health issues for Cavoodles
  • Tips on choosing the right dog insurance covers for your Cavoodle
  • Understanding Vets Choice insurance for Cavoodles

 

 

Common health issues for Cavoodles

Australian vets have told us the most common accidents and illnesses for Cavoodles. When it comes to protecting the health of your Cavoodle, our policies are packed with cover to suit the specific health conditions Cavoodles are prone to, and it is important to consider which policy is right for your Cavoodle.

Syringomelia

Syringomyelia in dogs are fluid-filled cavities that develop within the spinal cord often with an underlying issue of Chiari-like malformation. Many cases are found in breeds of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and its severity range from mild pain to severe pain requiring ongoing medications or surgery.

Ave. cost

About 10% of cases presented result or can be treated by surgery. Abdominal cancers could present as emergencies if previously undetected, costs range from $1,500 to $3,000. Treatment could be ongoing

Do we cover it?

Pro policy - x No

Elite policy - Yes  

Atopic skin disease

Atopic skin disease is common for cavoodles. It is caused by allergies, or ingesting a substance which the dog is sensitive to causing them to excessively rub, lick, bite or scratch. Testing must be done to determine the allergy, and treatment can range from mild medications to more substantive anti-inflammatory steroid medications.

Do we cover it?

Pro policy - x No

Elite policy - Yes  

Heart conditions

Cavoodles can be prone to Mitral Valve Disease, a heart condition caused by the degeneration of the valves that pump blood in the heart. One in Ten of all dogs will develop some form of heart disease over their lifetime, and 80% of these is said to be due to Mitral Valve Insufficiency.

Do we cover it?

Pro policy - x No

Elite policy - Yes  

Hip conditions and joint luxation

Both hip dysplasia and patella luxation (dislocation of the patella bone) are common congenital issues that arise in cavoodles as they grow. They both range in severity and can require x-rays or other joint scans to diagnose. Treatments range from dietary changes, to medication, or surgery in more sever cases

Do we cover it?

Pro policy - Yes  

Elite policy - Yes  

 

Tips for choosing the right insurance for your Cavoodle

If you're looking for the best pet insurance for Cavoodles you really have to look closely at the policies available, what they include and also don't include, and the sub-limits on some of the accident and illness covers because not everything is covered to the full annual policy limit. 

  • Be aware of sub-limits – While a cheap monthly premium can seem appealing, its more important to look at the sub-limits for cover in the policy to make sure you’re not leaving your pet underinsured or uninsured for conditions their breed may be prone to.
  • Look after your pets teeth – When we think of protecting our pets, we should also protect their teeth. Pets use their mouth for lots of things; playing, exploring their surroundings as puppies and eating. Dental treatments are expensive, and dental cover is an important add-on that can help keep your pets smile happy and healthy.
  • Take advantage of gap payments – Some pet owners tend to opt for insurance plans with no gap payments to avoid out-of-pocket expenses. However, if you take out a policy with gap payments, it can actually help bring down the premium on higher-coverage products. In other words, gap payments are one way to help make the overall cost of your pet's insurance policy more affordable.

This information general in nature only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs and is not recommending any particular product to you.

More breed information for Cavoodles

View some more information on Cavoodles; including Cavoodle breed information, and Cavoodle breed traits.

Vets Choice policy features

Choosing the right level of pet insurance cover starts by having the right choices available. We offer two choices of pet insurance with the option of adding dental cover as well. It is important to know and understand the common health issues for your breed so that you know what is best to be covered for.


PRO

ELITE

Annual Limit - $12,000

Annual Limit - $15,000

Accident 

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Specified Illness

Accident 

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Illness

(Chronic Illness,  Extended IllnessSpecified Illness)

Choose to add-on Dental Covers

We also offer two add-ons for dental, with the levels of cover known as Dental and Dental Plus. Vets Choice Dental covers dental injuries and illnesses such as cavities, Feline Resorptive Lesions (FORLS) and gingivitis, while Dental Plus covers routine care such as dental check-ups, scale and polishes.


Dental

Dental Plus

Accident 

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Illness

Routine Care

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Preventative Care