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Dog insurance in the U.S.: breeds, cruciate risk, and dental

What insurers look for with larger dogs and common exclusions to check first.

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Large breeds: check cruciate ligament waiting periods, hip-related bilateral clauses, and weight management requirements. Small breeds: dental and periodontal coverage often matters earlier than owners expect.

Multi-dog households should compare multi-pet discounts against separate policies with different deductibles sometimes splitting wins.

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