Best pet insurance for an Italian Greyhound
There is no single best policy, so here is the pick for each priority, worked out from 8 insurers' plan facts and the conditions Italian Greyhounds are known for.
- $33–$55/mo est.Typical monthly premium (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- 5Conditions to check coverage for
- $6,700Top of the range: eye conditions
Italian Greyhound insurance cost by state, conditions and vet bills →
Our picks for an Italian Greyhound, by priority
- Lowest estimated priceOdieAbout $37 a month in our model for a 2-year-old Italian Greyhound, 80% reimbursement, $250 deductible, national average.
- Shortest illness waiting periodLemonade, Embrace, Spot, Pets Best and Odie14 days before illness coverage starts, so a condition that shows up early is less likely to be excluded as pre-existing.
- Unlimited annual limitEmbrace, Spot, Pets Best, Trupanion and Healthy PawsAn unlimited annual limit option, so one expensive year never runs into a cap.
- For ongoing vet visitsSpot, Pets Best and FetchExam fees included. Dental disease means repeat visits, and each exam fee adds up.
- For one lifelong conditionTrupanionA per-condition deductible: paid once for a condition for the dog's life, instead of every policy year.
- Lowest deductible optionTrupanionDeductibles from $0, for owners who would rather pay a higher premium than a large share of each bill.
Picks come only from published plan facts and our price model, never from commissions. How we make money.
What to look for in a policy for an Italian Greyhound
- Hereditary coverage. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary and congenital conditions, as long as they aren't pre-existing.
- An annual limit above $6,700. That is the top of the range for eye conditions[7][8], the most expensive condition linked to the breed.
- The orthopedic waiting period. Italian Greyhounds are prone to patellar luxation[3]; some insurers wait around six months before covering joint problems.
- How the deductible works. dental disease[5] and epilepsy need ongoing care, so exam fees and whether the deductible resets every year matter more than usual.
- Enroll before the first symptom. Anything noted before coverage starts is excluded for good. The best age to insure.
All 8 insurers for an Italian Greyhound, by estimated price
Estimated monthly price for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, national average. These are BreedSure estimates, not quotes.
Odie
Lowest est.14-day illness wait Limits $10,000 or $40,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $250 or $500
$37/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$39/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$40/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$42/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$43/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
$44/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
$46/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$53/mo est.Plan details for Trupanion
Estimates updated Sep 2026 · How we estimate
Questions about insuring an Italian Greyhound
What is the best pet insurance for an Italian Greyhound?
It depends on what you want to protect against. Lowest estimated price: Odie. Shortest illness waiting period: Lemonade, Embrace, Spot, Pets Best and Odie. Unlimited annual limit: Embrace, Spot, Pets Best, Trupanion and Healthy Paws. Compare quotes from two or three of them for your own dog.
How much is insurance for an Italian Greyhound?
About $33 to $55 a month in our model for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, before state and age adjustments. See prices by state.
Is insurance worth it for an Italian Greyhound?
One eye conditions bill can run $300 to $6,700, several years of premiums. The full math.
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.