Lisa
Newbie
Posts: 2 
Pets I own: Lucy - Sprocker Spaniel
Neville - Moggy
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Post by Lisa on Aug 12, 2013 12:07:53 GMT
Hi, I have an 8 year old Sprocker Spaniel who has arthritis in her stifles and hips. I would like to insure her and understand that insurance companies won't cover her for her arthritis but because she has an existing problem none will insure her anyway. I'm finding it frustrating because it isn't as if I am trying to pull the wool over their eyes, I would declare it but I can't understand why they wouldn't insure her and have the condition exempted. Does anyone know of ANY companies that would do this?  Thanks |
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Post by scallywag on Aug 12, 2013 13:09:59 GMT
Hi Lisa welcome to the forum. Have you made it clear to them that you are not looking to have the arthritis included ?
Sorry as only said couple days ago, I don't insure Beau, so can't help with insurers names, I am sure someone will come along thou and maybe help x
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Post by charlottte on Aug 12, 2013 13:18:03 GMT
It may be because she is classed as a senior dog being 8? I'm not sure why they wouldn't insure her for other conditions if you have said that you don't want the arthritis covering.. This company cover for over 8's but the premium will probably be more expensive. Could be worth giving them a ring www.animalfriends.org.uk/insurance-for-old-pets/Who have you tried to insure her with? |
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Post by charlottte on Aug 12, 2013 13:21:03 GMT
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Lisa
Newbie
Posts: 2
Pets I own: Lucy - Sprocker Spaniel
Neville - Moggy
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Post by Lisa on Aug 12, 2013 13:35:48 GMT
Thanks for your welcome and yes I've made it clear. Charlotte, I have tried e & l but will try the other one thank you. It might actually be that she is 8, you're right, I never thought of that but I will give the first link a try and then maybe start searching for policies for senior dogs. Thanks for your help
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Post by scallywag on Aug 12, 2013 14:08:29 GMT
Lisa Lucy looks lovely by the way 
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Post by charlottte on Aug 12, 2013 14:09:54 GMT
That's really odd if they won't cover her but they cover senior dogs? I hope you can get her insured by someone  If not, could your put £30ish away a month? That could give some cover in case of any emergencies. I know some others on the forum do this |
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