Table 1 Descriptive features of dogs insured in Agria Pet Insurance in Sweden, 2011–2016.

From: The epidemiology of cruciate ligament rupture in an insured Swedish dog population

 

Insurance

Veterinary care

Life

Total duration of insurance (years)

 > 1.7 million

 > 1.1 million

Insurance duration, median (range)*

2.7 y (9.1 w–6.0 y)

2.5 y (9.1 w–6.0 y)

Age at observation start, median (range)

2.4 y (3.4 w–21 y)

1.6 y (3.4 w–12 y)

Sex (%)

Female

49

50

Male

51

50

Number of dogs with claims for CLR

4167

447

 CLR

4142

432

 Bilateral CLR

45

15

Age at CLR claim, median (range)**

7.1 y (13.3 w–16 y)

6.6 y (16.3 w–12 y)

  1. *Per dog, during 2011–2016.
  2. **Age at first CLR claim during 2011–2016 for dogs with veterinary care insurance.
  3. CLR cruciate ligament rupture, y years, w weeks.