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Originally Posted by ironmike86  IMO/IME if you research and find a good breeder insurance isn't needed. Maybe for some. But if something did happen I can pay. |
Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death amongst dogs across all breeds? Many cancers (just like in humans) don't show until the dog is over 6yr 8 yrs old. And cancer diagnosis and treatment is expensive.
Pet insurance like most else is more expensive here in Canada but for 5-$600 a year a good insurance plan can help alleviate the ever increasing costs of medical treatment.
One ACL repair might cost you $4000 or so dollars. And that might not happen until the dog is 5 or 6yrs old or more. So if you paid for 6 yrs $600 you would have expended $3600 that single health concern would see you in the black. And if one ACL goes it is more likely the next knee will do.
I have changed my mind about insurance and now have it on my youngest dogs.