German Shepherd pet insurance
When you own a German Shepherd, you know you've got a loyal sidekick for life. They're right by your side, and with the right pet insurance product you can make sure you're right by theirs when they need you.
What's covered in this page:
- Vets describe the common health issues for German Shepherd's
- Tips on choosing the right dog insurance covers for your German Shepherd
- Understanding Vets Choice insurance for German Shepherd's
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Common health issues for German Shepherd's
Back yourself with a pet insurance product made by vets for pets that covers the conditions your German Shepherd could be predisposed to genetically.
Joint conditions and joint luxation
Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, and patella luxation (dislocation of the patella bone) are common congenital issues that arise in German Shepherds 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 severe cases which can cost between $5,000 and $7,000.
Do we cover it?
Pro policy - ✓ Yes
Elite policy - ✓ Yes
Cancer
Cancer is similar in dogs as it is in humans. Lymphoma, melanoma, and even breast cancer can develop in dogs. The diagnosis of, and ongoing treatment for Cancer can cost thousands. In some cases, cancers can require surgical biopsies to obtain a diagnosis and may require diagnosis and/or ongoing treatment at specialist veterinary clinics.
Do we cover it?
Pro policy - ✓ Yes
Elite policy - ✓ Yes
Pancreatitis
An inflammatory reaction within the pancreas that causes abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and vomiting.
Do we cover it?
Pro policy - ✓ Yes
Elite policy - ✓ Yes
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disease found in dogs at almost 1% of all dogs developing epilepsy. Epilepsy causes seizures and makes life very stressful for dogs and their owners. Unfortunately, there is no cure for epilepsy and ongoing anti-epileptic medication is the only treatment.
Do we cover it?
Pro policy - ✓ Investigation and Diagnosis Only
Elite policy - ✓ Yes
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.
Tips for choosing the right insurance for your German Shepherd
If you're looking for the best pet insurance for German Shepherd's 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, it's 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.
More breed information for German Shepherd's
View some more information on German Shepherd's; including German Shepherd breed information, and German Shepherd breed traits.
Vets Choice insurance policy features for German Shepherd's
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 |
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Annual Limit - $12,000 |
Annual Limit - $15,000 |
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Accident + Specified Illness |
Accident + Illness (Chronic Illness, Extended Illness, Specified 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 |
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Accident + Illness |
Routine Care + Preventative Care |
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