Italian Greyhound insurance in Pennsylvania: cost and what to look for
Extremely thin leg bones make broken legs one of the most common and most expensive claims in the breed.
- $36–$61/mo est.Typical monthly premium in Pennsylvania (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- $564/yr est.Estimated yearly cost at the midpoint
- 5Breed-linked conditions to check coverage for
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Insurers for an Italian Greyhound in Pennsylvania
Estimated monthly price for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible. These are BreedSure estimates, not quotes from the insurers; each insurer sets its own price.
Odie
Lowest est.14-day illness wait Limits $10,000 or $40,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $250 or $500
$41/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$43/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$45/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$47/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$48/mo est.Plan details for Spot
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Fetch
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $15,000 Exam fees included Deductibles $250 to $2,500
$49/mo est.Plan details for FetchHealthy Paws
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000, $7,000 or unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$52/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$59/mo est.Plan details for Trupanion
Estimates updated Sep 2026 · How we estimate
Waiting period. How long after the policy starts before accidents, and then illnesses, are covered. Anything that begins during the wait is excluded. More in the glossaryAnnual limit. The most the policy pays in one policy year. "Unlimited" means there is no yearly cap. More in the glossaryExam fees. The vet's charge for the visit itself, usually $50 to $150, separate from tests and treatment. Some insurers include it; others sell it as an add-on. More in the glossaryDeductible. What you pay yourself before the insurer starts paying. Most reset every policy year; some insurers charge it once per condition. More in the glossaryWhat Italian Greyhound owners claim for
- Limb fracture repair[1]very commonBroken leg needing surgical plating or pinning; a well-documented risk in thin-boned small breeds that jump or are dropped.$1,000–$6,000[2]
- Patellar luxation[3]commonDislocating kneecap, common in small breeds; surgical correction in moderate to severe cases.$1,500–$3,000[4]
- $300–$3,000[6]
- Eye conditions (cataracts, PRA, cherry eye)[3]occasionalHereditary eye problems; cataract surgery is the expensive end.$300–$6,700[7][8]
- $200–$5,000[9]
What an Italian Greyhound costs to insure by age in Pennsylvania
Insured as a puppy, an Italian Greyhound costs about 44% less per month than one enrolled at 8 (modeled). Conditions diagnosed before enrollment are excluded as pre-existing.
Low, typical and high estimates by age
| Age | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy (under 1) | $33/mo est. | $42/mo est. | $55/mo est. |
| 2 years | $36/mo est. | $47/mo est. | $61/mo est. |
| 5 years | $44/mo est. | $56/mo est. | $73/mo est. |
| 8 years | $58/mo est. | $75/mo est. | $97/mo est. |
| 11 years | $80/mo est. | $103/mo est. | $133/mo est. |
Pet insurance in Pennsylvania
Effective around December 2024 (180 days after the June 10, 2024 signing), Pennsylvania's pet insurance law gives buyers a 30-day right to examine and return a new policy for a full refund unless a claim has been filed, requires insurers to disclose exclusions, waiting periods, deductibles and how claim payments are calculated in a document titled 'Insurer Disclosure of Important Policy Provisions,' caps illness and orthopedic-condition waiting periods at 30 days with none allowed for accidents, and requires wellness programs to be sold and priced separately from insurance.
Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly
Pennsylvania Insurance Department handles insurance complaints and consumer questions in Pennsylvania, including about pet insurance.
The average routine vet visit for a dog in Pennsylvania costs about $64.
Source: CareCredit
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1884, operates two in-state teaching hospitals: Ryan Veterinary Hospital for small animals in Philadelphia and New Bolton Center for large animals in Kennett Square.
Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Italian Greyhound insurance in other states
Questions people ask about insuring an Italian Greyhound
How much does pet insurance cost for an Italian Greyhound?
About $36 to $61 a month in Pennsylvania for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, in our model. Older dogs, lower deductibles and higher reimbursement cost more; each insurer sets its own price. How we estimate.
Does pet insurance cover Italian Greyhound health problems like limb fracture repair?
Yes, as long as they are not pre-existing. Accident-and-illness plans cover hereditary and congenital conditions, including the ones Italian Greyhounds are known for: limb fracture repair, patellar luxation and dental disease. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary conditions.
At what age should I insure an Italian Greyhound?
As young as you can. A puppy has no pre-existing conditions yet, and premiums rise with age: in our model about $47 a month at 2 years and $75 at 8. When to insure, by age.
Is pet insurance worth it for an Italian Greyhound?
For breeds with known expensive conditions, it usually is if you enroll young and keep the policy. One eye conditions bill can run $300 to $6,700, several years of premiums. The full math.
Why is the estimate different in Pennsylvania?
Our model scales premiums by a state index built from each state's published average dog insurance premium. Insurers set their own prices, so this is an estimate, not a quote.
Questions owners of Italian Greyhounds ask
Sources
- Italian Greyhound. VCA Animal Hospitals.
- The Most Common Pet Emergencies and Their Real Costs. Healthy Paws Pet Insurance.
- Health testing recommendations from the Italian Greyhound Club of America (AKC). Italian Greyhound Club of America / AKC.
- Patellar Luxation in Dogs. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2021.
- Italian Greyhound Health Survey 2025 - Results. The Italian Greyhound Club (UK) Breed Health Coordinator, Italian Greyhound Breed Active Health Project, 2025.
- Periodontal Disease and Dental Procedures in Dogs and Cats. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2026.
- Cherry Eye. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2024.
- Cataracts: What to Expect. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, 2025.
- Epilepsy and Seizures. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2024.
How we choose and check sources: Sources we use.
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