Labrador Retrievers Pet Insurance

Why Labrador Retrievers Pet Insurance Is Important

Labrador Retrievers are not just a hardworking breed of dogs but they are also friendly and caring. They are gentle, rugged and even-tempered. In most cases, the pet owner would develop an affection for the dog and wouldn’t want any danger to come its way. But just like most dog breeds, Labrador retrievers may be prone to hereditary diseases and chronic illnesses.

As the retriever grows old, several medical conditions may manifest. Eye problem, cataract, and several kinds of dysplasia are very common with the dog breed. Some of the medical conditions the dog might develop could cost over $3,000 in veterinary care. While these are very low when compared to human medicine, you don’t want to shell out such an amount of money out of pocket.

This is why you need to get Labrador retriever pet insurance as early as possible. In fact, you need to get the right coverage as soon as you purchase your dog to be sure that it has comprehensive coverage.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Labrador retrievers might develop:

• Joint problems
• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Eye problems
• Heart disease
• Ear infections
• Bloat or obesity
• Cataracts
• Retinal dysplasia
• Caudal myopathy
• Muscular dystrophy, etc.

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Labrador Retrievers Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Average size: 22.45 – 24.5 inches (male), 21.5 – 23.5 inches (female)

Average weight: 65 – 80 pounds (male), 55 – 70 pounds (female)

Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years

Colors: Black, yellow, chocolate, silver

Exercise Requirements:40 minutes per day

Temperament: Friendly, energetic, good-natured, good with pets and children.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like hip and elbow dysplasia, heart disorders, hereditary myopathy, eye conditions, etc.

Energy level: Average

The tendency to Bark: Low

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Labrador Retrievers Pet Insurance News

After several unsuccessful years of trying for a child, Kris, Anastasia Rzesnoski’s husband bought her a puppy to complete their family in February 2014. The dog was a Labrador Retriever named Bobby Orr after Kris’ favorite hockey player.

Unfortunately, Bobby’s life was cut short on February 26, 2015, by a car in East St. Paul. To make the matter worse, Kris and Anastasia Rzesnoski were sued by Manitoba Public Insurance for the cost of the damaged vehicle.

While shedding tears, Anastasia said she thinks about him every day, he was her furbaby. Bobby was off the leash when playing with another dog on the unfenced front yard. He then tossed to Hoddinott Road where the speed limit is 70 km per hour and was hit by a driver.

Rzesnoski said they should have trained him better and she takes full responsibility for it. She added that they were not there to put him on a leash. “The driver of the 2014 Toyota Corolla stopped and apologized to me for what happened and we exchanged information. He was in a hurry and I was in a hurry to get Bobby”, said Terry Rzesnoski Anastasia’s father-in-law.

Sadly, MPI sent the Rzesnoski a letter in the mail two months later, stating that they were responsible for the cost of repairing the damaged vehicle which was $2,536.97. But the letter incorrectly stated that the incident occurred on a highway near Winnipegosis, about four hours from East Paul.

Since the information was wrong, the Rzesnoski responded that they had made a mistake and sent the letter to the wrong person but three months after that, a second letter from MPI arrived with the correct information and address. The letter also stated that they owed $2,536.97 for the damaged vehicle.

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