Pet Insurance for French Bulldogs
If you own a French bulldog, you want what’s best for them. Dog insurance could help ease the cost of vet bills.
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French bulldogs are one of the most popular breeds for good reason: they’re fun, even-tempered, and adorable. But their irresistible flat faces and small stature also make them more susceptible to breathing, hip, and knee issues.1
Protecting them with MetLife Pet Insurance can help you cover unexpected (but unfortunately common) vet bills so you can support them in living the best lives they can.
What Does Pet Insurance Cover for French Bulldogs?
Pet insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions. However, if you get MetLife Pet insurance for your Frenchie before they develop symptoms, treating many conditions associated with the breed may be covered, including:2
- Brachycephalic airway syndrome
- Patellar luxation
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Skin allergies
This list isn’t exhaustive. MetLife Pet can also help you cover the cost of unexpected accidents that could happen to any breed and other common illnesses.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It for French Bulldogs?
Treating the conditions French bulldogs are predisposed to can be a costly proposition. Here’s a breakdown of the average cost for treatment.
Vet Costs for 5 Frenchie Conditions
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Average treatment cost |
Top claim MetLife Pet paid out* |
Brachycephalic airway syndrome |
$3,000 – $5,0005 |
$5,000 |
Patellar luxation |
$1,000 – $5,000 (per knee)6 |
$4,000 |
Hip dysplasia |
$4,000 – $10,000 (per hip)7 |
$400 (exam) |
Ear infections |
$8508 |
$2,000 |
Skin allergies |
$200 – $2,5008 |
$1,000 |
*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 your reimbursement rate (up to your plan’s annual limit).4 This can lead to significant savings.
Real savings for Frenchies
Here are some real-world examples where MetLife Pet Insurance helped Frenchie parents cover costs for treating common issues:9
- Princess, a one-year-old Frenchie from New York, needed surgery to treat her Brachycephalic Syndrome. Her pet parents were billed over $5,900 for the procedure, but we reimbursed them for $4,650 of it!
- Sandra, a French bulldog in Florida, suffered a heat stroke during the blistering summer months. Her treatment cost $4,600, and her parents received over $4,000.
Your Frenchie deserves great care. MetLife Pet can help.
See the Potential Savings for French Bulldogs With MetLife Pet Insurance10
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Skin Allergies
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Eye Conditions
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Brachycephalic Syndrome
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Ear Infection
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Patellar Luxation
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Hip Dysplasia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Heat Stroke
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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)
French Bulldog Pet Insurance FAQs
As long as the breathing issues aren’t part of a pre-existing condition, MetLife Pet Insurance may be able to help you cover the costs of treating breathing conditions like brachycephalic syndrome and other common issues.
However, once your pet begins exhibiting symptoms, the condition may be considered pre-existing, so it’s important that your pet is enrolled before they start having issues breathing for maximum protection.
Yes, as long as the spinal issues aren’t pre-existing, MetLife Pet Insurance may be able to help you cover costs associated with treating spinal conditions like IVDD, including supporting the costs for surgery.
Frenchies are predisposed to breathing issues because of their flat faces, their short stature makes them susceptible to orthopedic issues, and they’re also vulnerable to the heat.1,2 Despite their fragility, they remain one of the most popular breeds, and paying for insurance could save you money over the course of their lives.
