Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Pet Insurance

Why Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Pet Insurance Is Important

Now more than ever, it is important to take out pet insurance for your Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. With the rising cost of veterinary treatments, most pet owners may not afford the huge cost that comes with serious illnesses or multiple surgeries. By taking out Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs pet insurance, you won’t have to bother so much about the cost of the treatment, you can focus on getting the best veterinary treatment for your furry friend.

For their size, the Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are relatively healthy breed but they are also prone to certain health problems such as epilepsy, eyelash issues, dysplasias and so forth. Your dog might not develop any serious illness in his lifetime but it is important to be aware of them and take necessary precautions.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs might develop:

• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Osteochondrosis dissecans
• Patellar luxation
• Gastric torsion or bloat
• Splenic torsion
• Cataracts
• Distichiasis
• Entropion
• Panosteitis
• Swissy lick, etc.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: Switzerland

Average height: 25.5 – 28.5 inches (male), 23.7 – 27 inches (female)

Average weight: 115 – 140 pounds (male), 85 – 110 pounds (female)

Life expectancy: 8 – 11 years

Colors: Black, White & Red; Blue White & Tan, Red & White.

Dog Breed Group: Working Group

Temperament: Self-confidence, Faithful, Fearless, Family-oriented, Good-natured, Dependable, Devoted, Alert, Protective.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like Swissy lick, panosteitis, entropion, distichiasis, splenic torsion, cataracts, bloat, patellar luxation, hip and elbow dysplasia, osteochondrosis dissecans, etc.

Similar Breeds: Bernese Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Saint Bernard, Rottweiler.

Tendency to Bark: High

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Pet Insurance News

An 8-month-old Bernese-Greater Swiss Mountain Dog-Pyrenees cross belonging to a five-year-old girl was to be euthanized after it became clear that the girl’s grandmother could not afford the expensive surgery the dog required.

But the family was told that the surgery could be covered by a fund set up by the veterinary hospital, just a day before the euthanasia was to happen. This came as a great relief to the family.

Joan Ehman, the little girl’s grandmother, said she was thrilled as she watched her granddaughter get reacquainted with Buddy at Canada West Veterinary Hospital in Vancouver. “I just can’t believe how people can be so generous”, Ehman said.

According to Ehman, after the dog was brought home from the breeder at three months, it became clear that he has problems. He sniffs at his hind end and was having trouble walking on all four of his limbs.

The dog was taken to Canada West where X-rays were conducted on his four legs and also his front shoulders. They found out that the problem was much worse than simple growing pains; the dog had a condition known as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD).

Dr. Sevima Aktay, an associate small animal surgeon at Canada West said since the condition was affecting all four of the dog’s limbs he didn’t have a dominant leg to stand on. The dog required two separate surgeries to fix the problem and to recover two legs at a time but the cost was about $9,000.

Ehman, who had already spent thousands of dollars to take care of the dog and already had bills as the only caretaker of her granddaughter and also has special needs, said: “it was just too much”. They decided to euthanize the dog.

Just a day before the appointment, an email showed up from Canada West saying that the Jesse Bandit Donor Assistance Fund would take care of the cost of surgeries. The fund was set up by a previous client to assist financially-challenged pet owners.

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