St Bernard Pet Insurance

St. Bernards are often described as happy and obedient, with the single aim to help those around them. If you have a St. Bernard, make sure you return the favour by insuring them with the right pet insurance policy.

Not every insurance plan will suit every dog, as health requirements change from breed to breed. So, to get the right pet insurance for your pup, check out our guide on everything you need to know about insuring your St. Bernard and buy your policy online today.

What is the best type of insurance for your St. Bernard?

For your St. Bernard, you may wish to consider a lifetime insurance policy. Whilst this is usually the most expensive policy, it can be a worthwhile investment for your St. Bernard’s future health requirements.

Your pup is likely to experience some degenerative illnesses, such as arthritis and eye problems, as well as more long-lasting conditions relating to the heart and stomach over the course of their lifetime. With a lifetime policy, the financial limit for each condition resets each year with the renewal of the policy, limiting the likelihood of you having to pay for treatments yourself, and means that these illnesses will continue to be covered.

Average pet insurance cost for a St. Bernard

We wanted to provide you with an average figure of how much it could cost you to insure your St. Bernard, so we ran a number of quotes from a variety of pet insurance companies to give you an idea. Our results estimated that, on average, you could insure your St. Bernard with a lifetime insurance policy for £29.47 a month, or an annual payment of £348.56. To run these quotes, we used the following pet information:

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

Common health problems for St. Bernards

Whilst it is upsetting to think of your pup unwell, being aware of the common illnesses associated with your dog’s breed is important to decide on the right pet insurance policy.

For your gentle giant, there are a number of illnesses that are degenerative, and whilst they are likely to develop in older dogs, these illnesses could occur at anytime and become life-long.

Common illnesses for St. Bernards include:

• Eye problems
• Arthritis
• Gastric torsion
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Osteosarcoma

Average treatments cost for St. Bernards

When choosing a pet insurance policy, being aware of the average cost of treatments for the common illnesses your St. Bernard may face is crucial. This can help you to ensure that you find a pet insurance policy that is suited to the cost of potential treatments your dog might need.

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

Fun facts about St. Bernards

• Many people believe that St. Bernards are descendants from Molossers, Mastiff-like dogs brought to Switzerland by the Romans around 2,000 years ago, but their exact origin is unknown.
• They are named after St. Bernard de Menthon, who is the patron saint of skiers and mountaineers.
• The largest St. Bernard on record was named Benedictine and weighed a massive 336 pounds – nearly double their average weight.
• They are fantastic with children, and are able to sense their needs and desires better than most other breeds.