Great Dane Breed Overview

Did You Know?

Great Danes are also referred to as German Mastiffs or Danish Hounds. Great Danes were originally used to hunt deer and wild boar and they are one of the largest dog breeds in the world. Enough with the trivia, let’s talk about your Great Dane’s health and issues to keep an eye on.

Possible Health Issues

Great Dane’s are the greatest dog’s in the world. They’re big, love-able and very generous. Unfortunately Great Danes have a relatively short average lifespan of six to eight years. The biggest reasons they have such a short lifespan is because they are susceptible to several genetic conditions.

Foreign Body Ingestion – $200 to $5,000
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus – $1,500 to $7,500
Dilated Cardiomyopathy – $10,000 to $20,000
Hip Dysplasia – $4,000 to $6,000
Patella Luxation – $1,500 to $3,000
Entropion – $300 to $1,500
Aortic Stenosis – $3,000 to $6,000
Canine Cancer – $5,000 to $20,000
Osteosarcoma – $5,000 to $20,000
Cataracts – $2,000 to $3,000
Wobbler Syndrome – $5,000 to $6,000

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Pet Insurance for Great Danes

As you can see veterinary treatment can be very expensive if your dog gets sick or injured. Veterinary care can cost thousands of dollars if your Great Dane gets sick or injured. Here is a list of the most popular pet insurance companies based on thousands of customer reviews.

Key Coverage to Consider

All of the top five best pet insurance companies cover major medical issues like accidents and illnesses. This chart provides a more detailed breakdown.

✓ Accidents	✓ Illnesses
✓ X-Rays, Blood Tests, etc.	✓ Surgery
✓ Hereditary Conditions	✓ Hospitalization
✓ Congenital Conditions	✓ Prescription Medications
✓ Chronic Conditions	✓ Emergency Care
✓ Cancer	✓ Specialty Care
✓ Diagnostic Treatment	✓ Alternative Treatment
X Pre-Existing Conditions	X Preventative Care

Note: Unfortunately, dog insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions, so it’s important to enroll while your pet is healthy and young.

How Much Does it Cost?

Pet insurance company’s rate based on your breed, age of your dog and where you live. In other words, the more expensive it is in your zip code the more you will pay because veterinary costs will be more expensive. It’s exactly the same way auto and home insurance companies rate customers and generate prices. Here are some samples across the country to give you an idea of how much it costs.

Helena, Montana – $51/month
Nashville, Tennessee – $55/month
Austin, Texas – $57/month

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Don’t believe it Can Happen to You?

A three year-old Great Dane was in such bad shape that his owners took him to a Portland, Oregon emergency animal hospital. X-rays showed a foreign material in the dog’s stomach that required surgery. After the two hour operation the vet surgeons pulled out 43 ½ socks. Clearly this family likes colorful socks of all shapes and sizes. The good news is the Dane made full recovery. The bad news is the family is short about 22 pairs of socks and I’m sure the vet bill was in the thousands. Hopefully they had pet insurance!

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