Any recommendations of Giant dog insurance?

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Just got a Great Dane puppy (don't ask), and the vet said we need to find an insurance company that covers giant breeds (no st) but also made the point of getting 'whole of life insurance' which to be honest I hadn't thought of.

Does anyone have any recommendations they can share?

Thanks

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Thanks guys - all roads lead back to Petplan by the sound of it.

I've just got a quote for a shade under £100 per month for mid range cover for life or £120 for the top policy.

That's around £10k over the life of the dog, so I may just take the punt that I won't spend that much on vets fees. I've been lucky with my uninsured 10 year old Border Collie who has only cost me £600 when he swallowed a champagne cork and bunged himself up. I appreciate a Great Dane is a different proposition though.

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bexVN said:

Please just be aware Great Danes are not the hardiest of breeds (bloat/gdv/joint/spine issues) and just routine treatments will regularly break £100 due to his size. Helpful hint my cat cost 4.5k several years ago post rta. If a cat can reach that amount post trauma in 4 months of treatment, imagine what a great dane could do!!

Agreed, and that is the worry, but £120 / month seems a bit steep. Tough call.

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bexVN said:

Yes it is, what about the one mentioned above quoting £16/month, though I see they said large breed (not quite the same as giant breed)

Have a look at Agria pet insurance, have someone I know work for them (ex vet nurse) and she has been impressed by their cover. I don't really know the company but worth a look at

Thanks, Agria are a slightly more reasonable £82 per month with the first 2 months at 50% off