Chow Chow pet insurance

These furry companions tend to form a strong connection with their owners, and so if you have a Chow Chow, they’re probably an important part of your world.

Make sure you are covered in case anything happens to your Chow Chow and check out our guide to everything you need to know about insuring your Chow Chow.

What is the best type of insurance for your Chow Chow?

To make the right decision about which insurance is best for your Chow Chow, you should take into consideration the health problems that your dog may be prone to, and how likely it is you will have to make a claim for a condition. The breeds health problems include genetic conditions which will most likely require treatment at some point, but many of the illnesses can be prevented by keeping them cool in the summer and making sure their coats are clean.

For this reason, a maximum benefit policy could be the insurance for you. All new illnesses will be covered, and you can claim more than once for each condition. However, be aware that the financial limit for each condition does not restart at the renewal of the policy, so once it is reached you will have to pay for treatments yourself. This is not a deal-breaker, but it is important to get a maximum benefit policy with a high enough financial limit per condition that will suit your needs.

Average pet insurance cost for a Chow Chow

We wanted to provide you with an average figure of how much it wcould cost you to insure your
Chow Chow, so we ran several quotes from a variety of well-known and reliable pet insurance companies. Our results estimated that, on average, you could insure your Chow Chow on a maximum benefit policy for £24.32 a month, or if you prefer, a single annual payment of £277.38. To run these quotes, we used the following pet information:

• Male
• 4-year-old
• Chipped
• Bought for £800
• Neutered
• No pre-existing conditions
• Vaccinations are up to date
• Non aggressive

Common health problems for Chow Chows

There are a number of illnesses that your furry four-legged friend is be prone to, but the
good news is that several of them are preventable with the right care.

However, this doesn’t mean that a trip to the vets is avoidable in all cases, and these often preventable illnesses may develop beyond your control. Whilst it is upsetting to think of your treasured dog unwell, it is key to be aware of the health problems that they could face in order to make sure your pet insurance policy is the right fit.

Common illnesses for Chow Chows include:

• Heat stroke and dyspnoea
• Ligaments ruptures in the knee joint
• Skin problems
• Joint problems
• Entropion (genetic)

Average treatments cost for Chow Chows

Whilst a maximum benefit policy may be the best fit for your Chow Chow, you need to remember that the financial limit does not restart with the renewal of your policy. With this in mind, it is useful to know the average cost of treatments for the illnesses your furball might face.

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

Fun facts about Chow Chows

• Chow Chows are the only dog breed known to have a purple/blue tongue and lips.
• They are thought to be one of the oldest breeds of dog around, originating from China around 4,000 years go.
• Chow Chows have a love to sit on your feet, making them the perfect foot warmer.