Collies Pet Insurance

Why Collies Pet Insurance Is Important

Genetic diseases and chronic illnesses usually manifest in pets as they grow old. Some collies may be affected by a mutation within the MDR1 gene that may make them sensitive to some drugs.

Some other health problems that may affect the breed include collie eye anomaly, progressive retinal atrophy, nodular granulomatous episclerokeratitis, allergies, and so on.

Most medical conditions will cost thousands of dollars in veterinary care and treatments. Although you might be willing to do anything for your pet but shelling out thousands of dollars to treat your pet may not be convenient. Besides, it may be better to take out Collies pet insurance to provide comprehensive pet insurance to your dog without any strain.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Collies might develop:

• Dermatomyositis
• Collie Nose
• Collie Eye Anomaly
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Nodular Granulomatous Episclerokeratitis (NGE)
• Allergies
• Drug Sensitivity, etc.

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Collies Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: Scotland

Average height: 24 – 26 inches (male), 22 – 24 inches (female)

Average weight: 60 – 75 pounds (male), 50 – 65 pounds (female)

Life expectancy: 12 – 14 years

Colors: White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, Sable & White, Sable Merle, Sable

Exercise Requirements: 45 - 80 minutes per day

Temperament: Loyal, Friendly, Active, Protective, Intelligent, Gentle.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like dermatomyositis, collie nose, collie eye anomaly, progressive retinal atrophy, nodular granulomatous episclerokeratitis,  allergies, drug sensitivity, etc.

Energy level: High when outside, low when indoors

Tendency to Bark: Moderate

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Collies Pet Insurance News

Frank Azizi and Jennifer Kernaghan Azizi know the collie they intended to adopt had a nipping problem but were sure Echo could be trained.

But, just a few minutes after they signed the dog’s adoption papers at the West Vancouver B.C. SPCA on September 20, 2018, the dog nipped. The ill-timed nipping incident changed everything.

Consequently, Echo was euthanized five days later. However, the couple questioned the British Columbia SPCA decisions to euthanize animals in its care.

The SPCA stated that the dog had bitten staff four times and that they had to euthanize it to protect staff and public safety. Echo had a history of biting and aggression. It wore a muzzle in its previous home.

Jennifer said she spotted the dog on the SPCA’s adoption website several weeks ago. After being surrendered by his owner’s family, the dog was in Dawson Creek. It seemed like fate when he was moved to West Vancouver in mid-September.

Azizi was a previous collie owner. She was considered a compatible match by the West Vancouver branch and began visiting Echo. She admitted he was untrained and bouncy and decided to adopt him.

Azizi said she could not believe that SPCA had to put down the dog. In a letter addressed to the B.C. SPCA board and CEO, she wrote, “we saw value in Echo that we sought to prolong, and the B.C. SPCA saw liability”. But Sarah Jones, B.C. SPCA regional manager said the organization had a moral obligation to protect staff and the public from Echo and that the dog’s dangerous behavior was quickly getting out of hands.

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