Pet Insurance

sogs

Hi

Just a quick question can you claim on your pet insurance to have a dog spayed,I have a springer spaniel female, also does anyone have any idea what the cost would be roughly.

cheers

Caroline_a

You can only claim if it is necessary for the dog's health as advised by a vet - so if the dog had a womb infection for example. I think you are asking for a normal spaying though, so the answer is no.

Costs will vary around the country as well as the weight, age etc of the dog, but this may help http://www.whatprice.co.uk/prices/vet-prices/spay-dog.html

*Scarlett

If you are in receipt of benefits or a pension Dog's Trust might be able to recommend a vet that will do this at a reduced price and sometimes they have events promoting neutering/spaying/chipping at reduced prices.

The PDSA offer services for people on housing benefit also.

Definitely ring vets and check out prices. Speak to other people - maybe others that you meet when out walking the dog - to recommend a vet to you.

My mum's 7 month old Cairn Terrier was due to be neutered and our regular vet wanted £105. Speaking to other friends who have dogs we were able to find a local vet that they use who would do it for £70. However we were able to find another vet who would complete the procedure for £15 (for a pensioner - which my mum is) appox 20 miles away - worth the drive I think and it was a lovely pratice.

Ring a few of your local vets and if you are unfamiliar with them maybe call in to make the appointment to get an impression of the practice. You don't want to sacrifice quality of care for price.

By the way these prices were for a male dog, a female might be more expensive.