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Pet Insurance For Scottish Terriers

K9 COVER offers comprehensive pet insurance for your Scottish Terrier. Also known as the "Scottie" the Scottish Terrier was a dog bred by farmers to help manage vermin. The Scottish Terrier is one of five terrier breeds to have originated in Scotland and is recognised for being friendly and loyal. They are easy to train and do not require a lot of attention so they make excellent house guests. To ensure your Scottish Terrier 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 Scottish Terriers

The Scottish Terrier is prone to some common health conditions. These include:

  • patellar luxation
  • cerebellar abiotrophy
  • von willebrand's disease
  • craniomandibular osteopathy
  • haemophilia
Scottish Terrier

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 Scottish Terriers 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.