Maltese Pet Insurance

Why Maltese Pet Insurance Is Important

The Maltese is commonly nicknamed the “Sleeve Dog”; they have been known by several names such as the “ancient dog of Malta”, the “Maltese Terrier”, the “Roman Ladies’ Dog” and so forth.

Unlike most large dogs, Maltese are not so prone to hip dysplasia. In fact, you should expect to see health clearance for hip and elbow dysplasia, von Willebrand’s disease, and hypothyroidism.

However, canines in this breed may be susceptible to several other health conditions such as patellar luxation, hypoglycemia, collapsed trachea, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), portosystemic liver shunt, and so forth.

Most of these conditions will cost thousands of dollars in veterinary care. With the cost of veterinary care rising by the day, you should expect the cost of treating these conditions to rise as well. By taking out Maltese pet insurance, you will be able to access the best veterinary treatment for your furry friend without considering the cost.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Maltese might develop:

• Patellar luxation
• Portosystemic liver shunt
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Hypoglycemia
• White Dog Shaker Syndrome
• Collapsed trachea
• Reverse sneezing, etc.

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Maltese Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: Central Mediterranean Area

Average height: 7 – 9 inches

Average weight: under pounds

Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years

Colors: White

Exercise Requirements: 20 minutes per day

Temperament: Gentle, Lively, Active, Affectionate, Playful, Docile, Intelligent, Fearless, Sweet-Tempered, Easygoing, Responsive.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like patellar luxation, portosystemic liver shunt, progressive retinal atrophy, hypoglycemia, white dog shaker syndrome, reverse sneezing, collapsed trachea, etc.

Energy level: Very energetic

The tendency to Bark: High

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Maltese Pet Insurance News

After paying $1,800 for a nine-week-old puppy, Deszi,  from Langley, B.C. breeder, Meads and Grauer said that the dog died four days after they picked it up. Deszi was a Morkie, a cross between a Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier.

Meads said that the dog was so fluffy. “He almost fit in my hand”, he said. Now, the couple wants the B.C. breeder, Robert Henry, to provide them with another puppy or refund their money. According to a contract they signed with Henry, he will replace the dog if it had a congenital defect.

Henry argued that Deszi was healthy as at the time it was sold and he does not know why it died.

Dogs are sold by private contracts in B.C. If the owner is not satisfied or the dog dies, you can only get recourse through the courts. Pricey appliances and cars are usually pegged with a warranty to be purchased but not dogs, even expensive ones.

Even when there is a contract, the buyer still has to prove that it is defective. The couple said that they pay a lot of money in vet and breeder bills. “I am not really sure how much longer I can have this fight for before I just need to move on and forget about it”, Grauer said.

Since there is no registry, it is difficult estimating how many dog breeders operate in British Columbia. From veterinarians to lawyers, animal experts are saying regulations are needed.

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