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Your dog and the dangers to its health!!!

We humans, have a tendency to turn a blind eye towards that, which does not concern us. Diseases that could happen to dogs but have thankfully, spared your pet till now, are one of these things. But it is definitely better to be safe than sorry as it is unlikely that your pet will never fall prey to any health hazard like a disease. If you are unprepared, the shock of not only the pet falling seriously ill but also that of the astronomical veterinary bills for treatment, can be a major setback for you.

We, at insuranceforpets, know what it means to lose a pet due to lack of funds for its treatment, as most of us here are pet owners. We would not want you to go through a similar heartbreaking incident and hence, we have prepared a list of the common diseases for the various breeds of dogs, for your information. Know about the condition, the causes, the treatment and the cost for treatment and then take the right decision to gift your beloved pet, a healthy and happy life.

Common diseases your dog can fall prey to:

Disease	Effect	Cause	*Cost of treatment (estimated)*	Breed / Age
Parvo – rapidly divides and kills cells in intestines, bone marrow and the immune system.	Dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea and not eating causing shock and eventual death (sometimes within 72 hrs)	The highly contagious Parvovirus	$800 to $1500, including hospitalization and vet’s fees. (Preventive booster shots may cost anything from $30 - $50)	Puppies of any breed
Distemper – highly contagious disease that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous system of puppies and dogs	Causes fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Virus may attack the nervous system causing seizures, twitching, partial or complete paralysis. It is often fatal. Even if a dog does not die the virus can cause irreparable damage to a dog's nervous system	Airborne exposure to the Canine Distemper Virus from respiratory secretions of infected dogs or wildlife	One pack of herbal medication can also cost upto $70. Other form of medicines and hospitalization/vet’s fees would be more expensive	All dogs are at risk but puppies under age of four months and dogs that have not been vaccinated are more prone to it.
Arthritis – it is a geriatric disease that attacks the joints.	Inflammation, pain and reduced motion. Can cause many varied version of the disease which may also force an owner to put the pet to sleep.	Bone structure, conformation of joints or even abnormally long shaped bones	Varies roughly between $14 to $75 per month depending on the medication used, breed and weight of the dog and the frequency of injections required.	Older pets and especially large breeds like German shepherds, Labradors, Great Dane, Grey Hounds, etc. and some smaller breeds like Dachshunds
Dental Disease – tooth and gum disease, usually starting with formation of plaque	Teeth may fall out and the bacteria can travel to the major organs like liver, kidney and heart through the bloodstream and cause even death	Bacteria	Tooth extraction can cost roughly $150 - $500	Small breeds are more prone to dental diseases.
Ear disease – Ear infections that can become chronic in nature if not treated in time. Hygiene and care is of primary importance in this case.	Swollen ear flap, discharge, odor and pain.	Bacteria Fungus Allergy Low thyroid Tumor Ear mites Diabetes	Cost of treatment will include two kinds of medication, vet’s fees and at times even charge of sedation.	Generally in breeds with excessive fur and long ears –cocker Spaniel, Golden Retrievers, etc.
Cushing’s Disease – It has a slow and gradual onset of the glands being invaded by slow growing cancer called adenoma.	Itchy skin, lethargy, obesity, depression, aggression, lameness, weakness, seizures, blindness, etc.	Tumor or cancer in the adrenal gland, pituitary gland or hypothalamus.	Requires lifelong treatment and a single medication can cost $40-$50/month, excluding the vet’s fees and complete treatment procedure.	Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Beagle, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Dachshund. It generally affects older dogs (10 years of age)
Heartworm - worms in the heart and lungs that eat away at the tissues till the heart stops functioning.	Heart disease and congestive heart failure	Caused by parasite called dilifiliaria immitis. It is spread by mosquito.	Treatment can cost around $1000 dollars. Prevention cost varies from $25 to $100 annually.	Usually occurs in large male dogs. Most dogs are diagnosed at middle age.

Consider and compare the cost of treatment for even the most common diseases, the routine health care and vaccinations required for your dog, as well as the normal veterinary visit costs. You will realize that a nominal premium to be paid on your pet’s health insurance will be much more economical in the long run. Now your pet can be insured for premiums starting at a range as low as $22 per month for certain insurance plans. Sign up for insurance for your pet and forget about financial requirements for your pet’s care.

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