Hereditary condition: A condition that is passed down from your pet's parents.
Examples: Bladder Stones, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Degenerative Myelopathy, Brachycephalic Syndrome
Congenital condition: Related to things that occurred while your pet was still in utero.
Examples: Cleft Palate, Umbilical Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Limb Deformities
Hereditary and congenital conditions are eligible for coverage so long as the signs and symptoms first manifest after enrolling, and after any applicable waiting periods.
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