Like other large, active, well-muscled breeds, Staffys can be vulnerable to injuring their cruciate ligaments and since 2014 Buster has had two cruciate ligament operations, as well as treatment for a skin condition. As a result, Nicky’s insurance company had since raised her premiums to £306 per month.
Thanks to this huge hike in her premiums Nicky couldn't continue with the insurance. She is now facing covering the cost of any veterinary care Buster needs out of her own pocket: “I don’t want to leave Buster uninsured,” says Nicky, “but I can’t afford the premiums any more and I haven’t been able to find another insurer that will take Buster on with the conditions he now has.”