Anyone know any conditions specific to pomeranians, labs, border collies and corgis?
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at
1:35 am
I am stuck btw 2 health insurance companies for my 3 dogs. One covers hip dysplasia and the other does not.
I am curious if any of the breeds above are at increased risk for it.
My dogs are a 41lb lab/corgi mix
35lb border collie mix daughter of the dog above
18lb pomeranian
Thanks.
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Labs can be prone to hip dysplasia but it depends… it would be a good idea to take it to the vet and get an examination to see if they think it might be a future concern.
As far as pet insurance goes, I like Trupanion. No claim limits and no benefits schedules.
Hip dysplasia is not common in these breeds.
Ok…ignore the person above because hip dysplasia is THE MOST COMMON PROBLEM in labs! I took my lab in at 8 months and had him checked because the surgery to fix it is close to $4,500.
Hip dysplasia is not common in border collies, corgis, or pomeranians.
Honestly, even though it is extremely common, if there is a HUGE price difference between the two insurances, I would opt for the one w/o the coverage. If the dog is a mix (especially with a corgi and not another large breed dog), I don’t think you have much to worry about. If the price difference is minimal, then go ahead.
The only one that might have an increased risk is the lab/corgi. Labs can be prone to joint problems. If this is a important issue for you, your vet can do xrays to evaluate your dog’s hips and tell you if the dog is likely to have problems in the future.