Maltese insurance in Missouri: cost and what to look for
Tiny white companion; teeth, knees and liver shunts are the known issues.
- $27–$44/mo est.Typical monthly premium in Missouri (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- $408/yr est.Estimated yearly cost at the midpoint
- 5Breed-linked conditions to check coverage for
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Insurers for a Maltese in Missouri
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
$30/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$31/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$32/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$34/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$35/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
$36/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
$37/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$43/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 Maltese owners claim for
- $300–$3,000[2]
- Eye conditions (cataracts, PRA, cherry eye)[1]commonHereditary eye problems; cataract surgery is the expensive end.$300–$6,700[3][4]
- Collapsing trachea[1]commonWeak windpipe cartilage in toy breeds; medication, stent surgery in severe cases.$500–$5,000[5]
- Patellar luxation[1]commonDislocating kneecap, common in small breeds; surgical correction in moderate to severe cases.$1,500–$3,000[6]
- Heart disease (DCM / MVD)[1]occasionalCardiomyopathy or valve disease; diagnostics and lifelong medication.$1,100–$2,500[7]
What a Maltese costs to insure by age in Missouri
Insured as a puppy, a Maltese 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) | $24/mo est. | $31/mo est. | $40/mo est. |
| 2 years | $27/mo est. | $34/mo est. | $44/mo est. |
| 5 years | $32/mo est. | $41/mo est. | $53/mo est. |
| 8 years | $42/mo est. | $54/mo est. | $71/mo est. |
| 11 years | $58/mo est. | $75/mo est. | $97/mo est. |
Pet insurance in Missouri
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance handles insurance complaints and consumer questions in Missouri, including about pet insurance.
The average routine vet visit for a dog in Missouri costs about $60.
Source: CareCredit
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine's MU Veterinary Health Center in Columbia runs a 24-hour small-animal emergency room, and its Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service is VECCS-certified at Level II.
Source: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Maltese insurance in other states
Questions people ask about insuring a Maltese
How much does pet insurance cost for a Maltese?
About $27 to $44 a month in Missouri 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 Maltese health problems like dental disease?
Yes, as long as they are not pre-existing. Accident-and-illness plans cover hereditary and congenital conditions, including the ones Maltese are known for: dental disease, eye conditions and collapsing trachea. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary conditions.
At what age should I insure a Maltese?
As young as you can. A puppy has no pre-existing conditions yet, and premiums rise with age: in our model about $34 a month at 2 years and $54 at 8. When to insure, by age.
Is pet insurance worth it for a Maltese?
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 Missouri?
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 Maltese ask
Sources
- Maltese | VCA Animal Hospitals. VCA Animal Hospitals / LifeLearn.
- 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.
- Tracheal Collapse. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2024.
- Patellar Luxation in Dogs. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2021.
- 11 Most Expensive Dog Health Problems. MetLife Pet Insurance, 2025.
How we choose and check sources: Sources we use.
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