Common Health Issues in Dogs
There are many health issues that your dog can get affected by. Being able to recognize the symptoms and take preventive measures before it gets worse, we’ll save you and your doggo a lot of pain, trouble, and money.
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- Ear Infection
An ear infection is a common health problem in dogs. It can be caused by ear mites, yeast, allergies, and bacteria. Redness and swelling of the ear followed by headshaking are the most common symptoms. Medicating and cleaning the ear canal can clean up the infection quickly. This can cost around $150.
- Hot Spots and Skin Infection
If your dog suffers a scratch, bacteria might infect the spot and cause redness, irritation, and inflammation. This may result in a hot spot, requiring prescribed meds and a cone. This can cost around $250.
Frequent need to urinate and experiencing pain while urinating is a sign that your adorable pet has a UTI. The vet will probably prescribe your dog some antibiotics to treat the infection but if it’s not treated on time, it can lead to more serious problems like urinary blockage or bladder stones. In that case, bladder stone removal surgery will cost around $1,500.
- Soft Tissue Injury
Soft tissue trauma refers to any tissue that is not a bone or skin, such as damage to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As dogs are often quite active and athletic, these types of injuries are relatively common and can lead to symptoms such as pain, limping, lethargy, swollen joints and paws, loss of appetite, depression, and exercise reluctance. If the soft tissue damage is minor and does not require surgery, average treatment costs might be around $600. More complicated cases, though, might reach up to a $1,000 in vet bills.
Protecting your dog
These are just some of the most common conditions you and your dog might be facing. Pet insurance will cover your vet bills following injuries, accidents and illnesses, including diagnostics, procedures and treatments required. Get a quote from Animalia today to learn more.
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Conditions your pet had before, like ear or urinary tract infections, but showed no symptoms for 12 months. These are covered
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For illnesses too.
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Behavioral therapy
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Sometimes, extra care is needed - considering 40% of dogs suffer
from noise sensitivity and 25% are
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Coverage that goes beyond the vet's office¹
Managing kidney disease or supporting bone remodeling after surgery. Plus, you can even consult a nutritionist.
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Slipped disc, cataract, and bladder stones all in one year? Your premium will stay the same, just to be clear.
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You could file 2 claims before you finish listening to “Hound Dog” by Elvis.
We cover curable pre-existing conditions
Conditions your pet had before, like ear or urinary tract infections, but showed no symptoms for 12 months. These are covered
by Animalia.
Only 5-day waiting period.
For illnesses too.
Meaning your coverage kicks in faster than any other pet insurance
in the market.
Behavioral therapy
with certified veterinary behaviorists
Sometimes, extra care is needed - considering 40% of dogs suffer
from noise sensitivity and 25% are
fearful of strangers.
Prescription food & Dietary supplements.
Coverage that goes beyond the vet's office¹
Managing kidney disease or supporting bone remodeling after surgery. Plus, you can even consult a nutritionist.
Breed-specific conditions? Covered!
When 60% of Golden Retrievers die of cancer and Pugs are 54X more to suffer breathing issues, Animalia helps
you beat the odds.
Alternative care.
The best of both worlds
Your dog had surgery to remove a tumor? Conventional meds prevent infection but acupuncture may ease the pain and
speed up healing.
We trust the vet you trust
Choose any licensed vet you (and your pet) like. Pick the most expensive one,
see if we care.
We won't penalize you
for filing claims. That’s lame
Slipped disc, cataract, and bladder stones all in one year? Your premium will stay the same, just to be clear.
60 seconds to enroll.
90 seconds to submit a claim
You could file 2 claims before you finish listening to “Hound Dog” by Elvis.
We cover curable pre-existing conditions
Conditions your pet had before, like ear or urinary tract infections, but showed no symptoms for 12 months. These are covered
by Animalia.
Only 5-day waiting period.
For illnesses too.
Meaning your coverage kicks in faster than any other pet insurance
in the market.
Behavioral therapy
with certified veterinary behaviorists
Sometimes, extra care is needed - considering 40% of dogs suffer
from noise sensitivity and 25% are
fearful of strangers.
Prescription food & Dietary supplements.
Coverage that goes beyond the vet's office¹
Managing kidney disease or supporting bone remodeling after surgery. Plus, you can even consult a nutritionist.
Breed-specific conditions? Covered!
When 60% of Golden Retrievers die of cancer and Pugs are 54X more to suffer breathing issues, Animalia helps
you beat the odds.
Alternative care.
The best of both worlds
Your dog had surgery to remove a tumor? Conventional meds prevent infection but acupuncture may ease the pain and
speed up healing.
We trust the vet you trust
Choose any licensed vet you (and your pet) like. Pick the most expensive one,
see if we care.
We won't penalize you
for filing claims. That’s lame
Slipped disc, cataract, and bladder stones all in one year? Your premium will stay the same, just to be clear.
60 seconds to enroll.
90 seconds to submit a claim
You could file 2 claims before you finish listening to “Hound Dog” by Elvis.
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