8. Dangerous or aggressive dogs Insurance companies spent more than $1 billion paying claims for dog bites and other dog-related injuries in 2023, with an average claim amount of about $58,000 [1]. Because of these high costs, insurers may not cover certain aggressive or dangerous dogs. Ha...
(Note: It can be dangerous for dogs already infected with heartworms to be put on preventive medication. Have your dog checked by a vet first and always follow their recommendations.)3 If you adopt a dog with heartworm, be prepared to give them the treatment they need. Heartworm Symptoms ...
“Pets can’t pass many of these items through safely or at all, causing dangerous obstructions that require surgery and sometimes lengthy recovery periods.” For cats, the most common claims are for injuries sustained in fights with other cats and dogs. Infections from injuries are also...
Dangerous dogs:The average insurance claim for a dog bite or injury is about$32,000. It is, therefore, no surprise that a number of insurance companies will not include certain dog breeds in their insurance policies. High-risk breeds include: pit bulls, German shepherds, doberman pinschers, ...
We cover all domestic dogs as long as they aren’t required to be registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997 or any further amendments to this; and/or are crossed with, a Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasileiro, Czechoslov...
These breed restrictions can make it harder to buy home insurance, especially if you own a dog that shows up on dangerous breed lists. Pit bulls often appear on these lists, even though the term "pit bull" can apply to many dogs of mixed breeding. Other breeds commonly restricted by home...
Breed-specific legislation (BSL): In some areas, controversial BSL may mandate microchipping for dogs of certain breeds deemed dangerous or restricted. These laws aim to help track and manage these breeds more effectively. Identification for lost pets: Microchipping is not legally required in some...
be sure to have them tested and put on a prevention plan as soon as possible. (Note: It can be dangerous for dogs already infected with heartworms to be put on preventive medication. Have your dog checked by a vet first and always follow their recommendations.)3If you adopt a dog with...
(10%):Some companies do not offer policies for pets over a certain age. For this category, we deduct points from providers that have age limits for older pets. We also consider state availability, international coverage and if a company extends coverage options to breeds considered dangerous. ...
If you entertain often, have children who like to host sleepovers, or if your home has a potentially dangerous feature, like a swimming pool or trampoline, your personal liability coverage could step in if someone who doesn’t live in your household was injured and you are found legally liab...