Just like your own health insurance, dog health insurance covers the costs of necessary medical care for your four-legged friend. Depending on the tariff, Lassie dog health insurance reimburses the costs for veterinarian-recommended medical treatments, necessary surgeries, as well as costs for surgery preparations and follow-up treatments within a defined period of time, among many other things. In addition, Lassie health insurance for dogs include an annual preventive care budget, which can be used, for example, for a yearly health check, vaccinations or dental prophylaxis.
Dog health insurance is not required by law in Germany, however it is strongly recommended by many veterinarians. Whether your dog is in perfect health, or already has had some problems in the past, it is always sensible to get health insurance to ensure you can always afford the best care for your furry friend. A monthly or yearly contribution to a health insurance is a small price to pay for the peace of mind you’ll have, knowing that your dog will be insured against expensive veterinary treatments or operations.