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Pet Insurance For West Highland White Terriers

K9 COVER offers comprehensive pet insurance for your West Highland White Terrier. The West Highland White Terrier, or Westie, is known for its harsh white coat and sturdy character. The breed originated in Scotland and has a friendly, happy nature. They love to be around families and enjoy long walks and an active lifestyle. To ensure your West Highland White 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 West Highland White Terriers

The West Highland White Terrier is prone to some common health conditions. These include:

  • kerato conjunctivitis sicca
  • copper toxicosis
  • patellar luxation
  • cataract
  • legg-perthes disease
West Highland White 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 West Highland White 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.