Beagle Pet Insurance

Beagle pet insurance is available from most pet insurance companies. Here is a little about their history and some breed specific conditions to be aware of.

History

The Beagle is a medium sized dog in the hound group. It's a very popular dog in American due to its compact size and great personality. It originated from England and was bred for hunting rabbits and other small game. The average lifespan of the beagle is 10 to 14 years.

Breed Specific Conditions

While overall the Beagle is a very healthy dog, there are a few disease conditions that show up this breed, these include:

Epilepsy - Chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.

Hypothyroidism - Insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Dwarfism - Caused by a bone growth disorder.

Hip Dysplasia - Abnormal formation of the hip socket resulting in lameness and pain.

Vertebral Disk Problems

Funny Puppy - Disorder where puppy is slow to develop and has weak legs and crooked back.

Immune Mediated Polygenic Arthritis - Form of arthritis which is caused by the immune system seen in young beagles.

Glaucoma - Fluid build up in the eye which can be painful and result in blindness if not treated.

Corneal Dystrophy - An opacity of the cornea (has bluish appearance).

Cherry Eye - A prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid

Retinal Atrophy - Degeneration of the retina eventually resulting in blindness.

Summary

The disease conditions can be seen in the beagle and are conditions that an insurance company would factor into your monthly pet insurance premium.

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