The oh-so-loved Labrador — a classic dog breed that radiates affection, loyalty, and intelligence. Thanks to their gentle, patient nature, they make beloved family dogs and get on perfectly with youngsters. They’re famed for being the perfect breed for first-time pet parents, all because of how easy-going and chilled out they are.
Labs have an endless list of pawsome qualities — we can go on forever!
But, like every pedigree pooch out there, they do have some breed-specific conditions that Labrador owners must keep an eye out for. Be on the lookout for any signs of:
Remember: the sooner you spot a problem, the easier it will be to treat and get your fur baby’s health back pronto.
Get breed-specific coverage for the most common Labrador health problems with PetsOnMe today. Browse and compare all our plan options online.
Ensures access to specialist care when your Lab needs it most.
Claim a range of breed-specific health treatments designed just for Labradors.
Complete reassurance that your pockets are covered for breed-specific treatment costs.
Our Deluxe pet insurance cover. With this policy, you get up to 80% of eligible vet bills covered and an annual benefit limit of up to $20,000. This plan goes above and beyond to protect your finances and ensure your pooch gets the help they need, like accident and illness cover, prescribed medication, hospitalisation, third party liability, and even select dental care.
Our Classic Plan choice gives a little less coverage than our Deluxe Plan, but it definitely covers all the essential stuff. And as for our Accidental Plan, you get the most basic coverage, only for eligible accidental injury treatments.
At PetsOnMe, your pooch will need to be at least six weeks old. The earlier you get your pup covered the better. That way they'll have fewer pre-existing conditions, if any at all, giving you much more coverage.
How Long Does It Take for Labrador Insurance to Activate?
If you choose our Accidental Plan, you get instant coverage. If you go for our Classic or Deluxe plans, you get covered between 21 and 180 days. Switching providers? We'll ditch our waiting periods if you can prove you've held an uninterrupted policy for a year or more with your old insurer.
It's a wise choice to get your Labrador breed-specific coverage. Trust us when we say your bank account will be pleased you did!
You get special coverage that isn't included in your average dog insurance policy. This means your Lab is covered if they develop certain hereditary, breed-specific problems. So, next time you need to take an emergency trip to the vet, you won't need to panic about affording the bill — you're financially covered by your chosen plan.
They definitely are. Labs are pretty hardy pooches that don't need many trips to the vet on average. But, as with any pedigree dog out there, they do come with some breed-specific conditions that could arise at some point. Issues including hip/elbow dysplasia, ear infections, eye conditions, bloat, obesity, and cancer are the most common ones to look out for.