Specialist insurance for dogs
Specialist insurance for dogs
K9 COVER offers great value pet insurance for your Border Collie. The Border Collie is an intelligent, highly energetic dog that will become frustrated if not challenged. The Border Collie was traditionally bred as a sheep dog and has a lifespan of 10 to 14 years. To ensure your Border Collie gets the care they need, make sure you invest in pet insurance. We have a range of options to suit the age and medical history of your dog.
The Border Collie is a strong dog prone to only minor illnesses, these include:
Did you know, you can now switch your existing lifetime policy and maintain cover for pre-existing medical conditions? We insure Border Collies up to age 10 for a range of medical conditions. Simply complete our online medical screening.
A survey conducted by the BBC in 2019 found that the average pet insurance claim had risen to £793, and the overwhelming number of payouts were to meet veterinary bills. Depending on location, a typical estimate for your dog to have x-rays, an intravenous drip and some painkillers as part of an overnight stay might start from around £1,600. Operations to repair fractures begin at around £950 and for more complicated work such as hip replacement the fee can easily rise to £3,500.