Pointers Pet Insurance

Why Pointers Pet Insurance Is Important

To a reasonable extent, Pointers are genetically sound dogs. However, they may suffer from some health problems including hip dysplasia and epilepsy.

Musculoskeletal issues like hip dysplasia are very common with large dogs. A medical condition like hip dysplasia could cost up to $5,000 and even more in veterinary treatment. Most pet owners wouldn’t want to pay veterinary bills out of pocket, especially in an emergency, that’s why you should take out Pointers pet insurance.

The right pet insurance will cover the cost of illnesses, diagnostic tests, emergency care, accidents, prescription, and so on.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Pointers might develop:

• Hip dysplasia
• Progressive retinal atrophy
• Epilepsy
• Neurotropic osteopathy
• Cherry eye
• Allergies
• Entropion
• Demodectic mange
• Chondrodysplasia
• Addison’s disease
• Cataracts
• Skin cysts, etc.

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Pointers Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: England

Average height: 25 – 28 inches (male), 23 – 26 inches (female)

Average weight: 55 – 75 pounds (male), 45 – 65 pounds (female)

Life expectancy: 12 – 17 years

Colors: Liver & White, Black, Lemon & White, Liver, Orange & White, Black & White

Exercise Requirements: More than 40 minutes per day

Temperament: Affectionate, Hardworking, Kind, Active, Loyal Amiable, Even Tempered.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like demodectic mange, skin cysts, Addison’s disease, chondrodysplasia, hip dysplasia, allergies, cherry eye, entropion, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy cataracts, etc.

Energy level: Very energetic

Tendency to Bark: Low

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Pointers Pet Insurance News

Rio, a 10-months-old Pointer cross, went missing in January 2018 near Cambridge, UK. Although he was sighted a few times initially, he was not spotted again until March this year and finally caught in May.

The dog is believed to have lived off rabbits at a former landfill site. Being found, he has been returned to a rescue center and is hoping for a new home.

Animal charity Canine Capture UK took the lead in searching for the dog. They even posted Rio’s photos on a dedicated Facebook page.

Since Rio had been living in a wild state for over a year and was close to two busy roads, people are warned to stay off him.

Kerry Linsey saw the dog running about, in some cases with a rabbit in his mouth, so she set up a food station close by to befriend the dog. In no time Rio became used to her and started waiting for her and the food she brings.

Eventually, a trap was set with the food and, monitored by a camera, Rio was caught.

It is possible that the dog had been living in the same area all the while, fending for himself and living off rabbits, Linsey said.

Rio’s former owner has already adopted another dog and so Rio was taken to a rescue center in Surrey, UK

According to Linsey, the Pointer cross has been checked by a vet, he is also settling well. He now remembers how to play with a ball and enjoys his first bath.

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