Actual claims and veterinary costs
Hereditary and congenital conditions
View real examples of pet insurance claims and the veterinary costs associated with the treatments of common pet health conditions, illnesses, and illnesses.
Hereditary and congenital conditions are health issues present in your dog or cat at birth. Below are some examples of pet insurance claims and their treatment costs. Learn more about these pet health conditions in our veterinary terms dictionary.
| Condition |
Treatment | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Patellar luxation | Required surgery and pain medications | $4,012 |
| Legg-Perthes disease | Surgery and long-term medications | $6,466 |
| Glaucoma | Long-term medications and surgery | $5,805 |
| Portacaval shunt | Required surgery and medication for a period of time | $6,267 |
| Hip dysplasia | Long-term medications and surgery | $7,815 |
| Diabetes | Long-term medications and blood work | $10,496 |
| Ectropion | Required surgical correction | $2,050 |
| Fragmented coronoid process | Long-term medications and surgery | $7,006 |
Other common illnesses and injuries
| Condition (click link for description) |
Treatment | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fever of unknown origin and pneumonia | Required emergency surgery and hospitalization | $8,294 |
| Ingestion of foreign body | Required surgery on cat to remove a swallowed hair pin | $2,964 |
| Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) | Required surgery to turn the stomach back to normal and staple it to the wall of chest | $3,525 |
| Parvo gastroenteritis | Liquid and medication for inflammation of the stomach and intestines | $5,084 |
| Stick lodged in between molars | Surgery required | $1,656 |
| Cruciate ligament tear | Surgery to repair torn right hind ACL and post-op complication | $5,439 |
| Cancer (sarcoma) | Chemotherapy | $5,351 |
| Hit by car and fractured pelvis | Emergency surgery/span | $3,717 |
| Acute liver failure | Emergency center treatment | $5,453 |
| Seizures | MRI and medications for seizures | $1,984 |
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