It’s a crazy statistic but roughly 1,750,000 cats and dogs had to deal with dental issues costing their owners approximately £200 per treatment. Data from Sainsbury’s Finance suggests that 60% of dog owners did not have sufficient dental insurance to cover treatment for their dogs teeth as part of their usual dog insurance policy.

Out of all the dog breeds, the most likely of dogs to develop problems with their teeth are Labradors and have the largest number of doggy dental insurance claims across the UK.

The research has been categorised into regions and found that dogs in the East of the UK in particular the East Midlands had the most dental problems although there was no real connection at all with location and maybe simply a statistical anomaly

So how often do you check your dogs teeth? Prevention is better than cure, says Lucy Hunter of Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance:

“Owners should take their pets to the vet for regular dental checks and take professional advice to reduce the risk of problems occurring. Also, when looking at pet insurance policies, owners should choose very carefully and not just consider price alone.”

“Investing in a good quality policy that offers a high level of cover, including dental cover, will ensure that the family pet is well cared for and you won’t have to worry about costly treatments.” [Source - moneyhighstreet.com]

If you care about the health or your dog and the health of your dogs teeth in particular, then you should check that your dog insurance policy covers various the forms of dental treatment without stinging your wallet. Why not use searchandapply.co.uk to help you compare dog insurance providers today and find a competitive yet comprehensive policy online today.