Hi there, just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this... I got my dogs vet history emailed to me so I can assess if its worthwhile even getting insurance. Here are some of the vets comments:
11/2010
Occ scratching on ventrum and axilla. Today not too bad, mild erythema in groin.
02/2011
Reason: Arthritis/lame
Acute onset lameness in LH yesterday. Was initially 5/5 lame. Is much better today.
Examination:
Bar in consult. V mild lameness LH, poss 1/5
Pain isolated to flexion of MTP jt toe 5 LH. Also a little painful w pressure across distal
metatarsus.
NAD else on exam.
Diagnosis:
Susp toe sprain injury. Cannot rule out chip # but improvement seems too rapid
11/2011
O says occasionally mild limp.Does vigorous activity-chasing/jumping after frisbees!!
Palpation joints-no obvious crepitus,patella luxation or pain but dog very excitable and
hard to assess limbs thoroughly
Recc change exercise routine to more swimming and walking,throw frisbee over water
for retrieval to limit impact on joints,recc cartrophen trial,daily 1g fish oils may be also
helpful.
If lameness worsens,then will need need ga and manip/rads erc.
06/2012
Reason: Lump On Leg
Sudden development 1 cm diameter raised plaque on lateral aspect left foreleg, halfway
down radius and ulna. Developed 10 days ago, got worse quite rapidly. O has bathed
with betadine, and has improved slightly since then. Dog still licking at it though. No
other skin complaints - no hair loss, no foot licking, no ear problems.
O other problems, dog in good health, active, EDUF all normal.
Expressed mass - purrulent. Skin scraped, no causative agent seen. Negative to
woodslamp. May have been single trigger, such as bite or sting, or may be some ongoing
pathology. Will Rx symptomatically with betaine scrub and a/biotics. INI in 5 days,
recheck with view to biospy.
Is there any insurer who would cover for this stuff after a waiting period without any issues? Or are we stuffed? We have savings and a credit card handy for emergencies but I really wish I had her insured earlier even though we're much more careful now about jumping and vigorous exercise, I believe she will have major issues with arthritis. She's only 4 years old.
