Akita Inu pet insurance

Akita Inus are wonderful dogs. Under their super fluffy exterior, these dogs are incredibly powerful and loyal.

Unfortunaltely, these big, balls of fur are at risk of several serious conditions, such as gastric dilatation volvulus, also known as ‘bloat’. They are the second breed most likely to experience bloat, and it is believed to be the cause of death for around half of the breed. So, to avoid shedding out your hard-earned money on vet fees, check out our guide to everything you need to know about insuring your Akita Inu.

What is the best type of insurance for your Akita Inu?

When choosing a pet insurance plan, it is worth making sure you’re aware of the general health of your dog’s breed. This should guide you to find the best for your pup’s medical needs.

It is worth considering a lifetime insurance policy for your Akita Inu. Having a dog that is susceptible to conditions such as bloat and ligament tears, it is likely that your dog will require treatment at some point in their life. Whilst this policy is usually more expensive, it is ideal for your Akita’s needs as the financial limit for each condition resets each year at the renewal of the policy, limiting the likelihood that you will have to cover any treatments yourself.

If you desire a more affordable policy, you may wish to consider a maximum benefit policy for your Akita Inu. This policy is usually cheaper, and you can still claim more than once for the same condition. However, it is important to be aware that the financial limit for each condition doesn’t reset when it is reached, meaning you will have to fund further treatment and may be a more expensive route in the long-run.

Average pet insurance cost for an Akita Inu

To provide you with an average figure of how much it could cost you to insure your Akita Inu, we ran several quotes from a variety of pet insurance companies. Our results estimated that, on average, you could insure your Akita Inu with a lifetime insurance policy for £21.99 a month, or an annual payment of £237.79. Alternatively, you could insure your Akita Inu with a maximum benefit policy for £20.59 a month, or a single annual payment of £232.65. To run these quotes, we used the following pet information:

• Male
• 4-years-old
• Chipped
• Bought for £650
• Neutered
• No pre-existing conditions
• Vaccinations up to date
• Non aggressive

Common health problems for Akita Inus

There are several hereditary conditions, as well as other conditions that your pup is likely to experience. These illnesses are worth factoring into your pet insurance plan.

Common illnesses for Akita Inus include:

• Hip dysplasia
• Cruciate ligament rupture
• Gastric dilatation volvulus
• Hereditary eye conditions
• Autoimmune arthriti

Average treatments cost for Akita Inus

When choosing a pet insurance plan for your dog, especially if you are considering a maximum benefit policy, it can be useful to be aware of the average cost of treatments for common ailments. This information will help in regards to financial limits and potential future costs.

Below is a list of the average treatment costs for common illnesses:

Fun facts about Akita Inus

• They originally called ‘Odate’ dogs, until their name was officially changed in the 1930s. Odate was the area of Japan that these dogs were bred in.
• They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan.
• They are extremely loyal to their owners and this can often result in aggression towards other dogs.