Poodle Insurance

Poodle insurance can be purchased from many different pet insurance companies. Here is a little bit about the breedÕs history, and some breed specific conditions that might affect the price of Poodle insurance.

The Poodle is considered one of the most intelligent dogs, and there are actually several different sizes of Poodles. This is one of the only dogs to come in standard size, miniature, medium, and toy sizes. These dogs are actually all of the same breed. This dog originated in Germany but they have ultimately gained popularity in France.

Besides being highly prized for their intelligence, they're also known for their hypoallergenic coats as well. This has made them a very popular breed among allergy sufferers.

Poodles are prone to several different conditions that might affect your pet insurance premiums.

Addison's Disease

This is an endocrine disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland does not produce enough hormones, making the dog feel tired and weak. Also they generally experience G.I. problems and skin problems as well.

Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus

In large standard portals the stomach can be prone to bloating and twisting. If not treated quickly this condition is fatal.

Chronic Active Hepatitis

This is an inflammation of the liver, which left untreated over time can lead to liver failure and be fatal.

Epilepsy

This is a condition were the Poodle suffers unpredictable spontaneous seizures of an unknown origin.

As you can see when you go about shopping for Poodle pet insurance there are many things to consider. As always it's best to get several different quotes before buying a pet insurance policy.