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Pet Insurance For Rough Collies

K9 COVER offers comprehensive pet insurance for your Rough Collie. The Rough Collie is also known as the Long-Haired Collie and were bred to support farmers in Scotland with sheep herding. They are very intelligent dogs who can follow direction and learn new skills from a dedicated owner. They are friendly dogs who make loyal companions. To ensure your Rough 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.

Common Medical Conditions For Rough Collies

The Rough Collie is prone to some common health conditions. These include:

  • skin cancer
  • stomach cancer
  • epilepsy
  • corneal dystrophy
  • entropion of the eyelids
Rough Collie

Switch Your Lifetime Cover

Did you know, you can now switch your existing lifetime policy and maintain cover for pre-existing medical conditions? We insure Rough Collies up to age 10 for a range of medical conditions. Simply complete our online medical screening.

Typical Claims Costs

According to the Association of British Insurers the average cost of a pet insurance claim in 2022 rose to £771, 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.