Pet Insurance for Dachshunds
If you own a dachshund, you want what’s best for them. Dog insurance could help ease the cost of vet bills.
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Dachshunds are adored for their stubbornness, bold personalities, and their fearlessness despite their size. But their longer frames do make them susceptible to issues like disc damage and other back injuries.1
MetLife Pet Insurance can help cover them for conditions they’re prone to, so you can focus on giving them the best life possible.
What Does Pet Insurance Cover for Dachshunds?
Pet insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions, but enrolling your dachshund in MetLife Pet insurance early, before symptoms develop, may help cover treatment for many common breed-related conditions including:2
- Invertebral Disc Disease
- Patellar luxation
- Eye conditions
- Dental disease
These are just some of the conditions your Dachshund could face. MetLife Pet can also cover unexpected accidents and a wide range of illnesses that could affect any dog.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It for Dachshunds?
It can be quite costly to treat the conditions dachshunds are predisposed to without pet insurance. Here’s a breakdown of the average cost for treatment.
Vet Costs for 4 Dachshund Conditions
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Average treatment cost |
Top claim MetLife Pet paid out* |
Invertebral disc disease |
$3,000 – $8,0005 |
$8,300 |
Patellar luxation |
$1,000 – $5,000 (per knee)6 |
$180 |
Eye conditions |
$200 – $2,0007 |
$350 |
Dental disease |
$500 – $8007 |
$3,000 |
*Based on internal MetLife Pet data from June 2023 – December 2023. Vet costs can vary.
Depending on your plan, after meeting your deductible, you can be reimbursed according to the reimbursement rate option you selected (up to your plan’s annual limit).4 This can lead to significant savings.
Real savings for Dachshunds
Here are some real-world examples where MetLife Pet Insurance helped dachshund parents cover costs:8
- Milkyway, a 10-year-old miniature dachshund from N.C., was taken to the vet because of her periodontal disease and needed a tooth extracted. MetLife Pet reimbursed her parents for almost $575 of her $625 bill.
- Harriet, a 6-year-old dachshund from I.N., needed a prescription and medication for her worsening IVDD. MetLife Pet reimbursed her parents for $200 of her $220 bill.
Your Dachshund deserves top-quality care. MetLife Pet can help.
See the Potential Savings for Dachsunds With MetLife Pet Insurance9
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Skin Allergies
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Ear Infection
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Heart Disease
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Dental Disease
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Intervertebral disc disease
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Patellar Luxation
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Broken Bone
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Bloat
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Vaccination
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Dental Cleaning
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Spay or Neuter
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Parasite Prevention (6-month supply)
Dachshund Pet Insurance FAQs
As long as symptoms didn’t start before enrolling in coverage or during the waiting period, MetLife Pet can help cover treatment for heart murmurs and other conditions that affect the heart.
Yes. MetLife Pet Insurance may help cover eligible costs associated with treating spinal conditions such as IVDD, including surgery, as long as the condition isn’t pre-existing.
It’s generally best to enroll your dachshund in pet insurance as soon as possible. Because pre-existing conditions aren’t covered, getting coverage before symptoms develop can help protect you from the costs of future accidents, illnesses, and breed-specific issues as they age.
