Dachshund Owners May Have Dearest Pet Insurance Claims

Those who have Dachshunds will have to make the biggest pet insurance claims, it has been suggested.

This is because research carried out by Sainsbury's Finance has discovered this dog is the most expensive for vets to treat at £543 per claim, which is 61 per cent above the average.

For those wondering what the cheapest dog to have in terms of expense is, the answer is the Whippet, with the typical treatment costing only £175.

The Chow Chow and the Italian Spinione were also in the top three dearest pooches to treat and so owners of these types of canines may want to ensure they have the right level of cover available.

Other findings from the organisation have shown 56 per cent of vets have had to put down animals in the last five years because owners cannot afford to pay for surgery.

Fiona Smith, from the Chestnut Veterinary Group, recently told people not give their animals chocolate this Christmas.

Posted by Penelope Fitzgerald, UIA Insurance News