Friday, April 29, 2011

Top 5 Dog Breeds with Most Expensive Veterinary Costs (based on pet insurance claims to Trupanion)

English Bulldog
- prone to cherry eye, brachycephalic syndrome, elongated soft palate, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and stenotic nares
- 84% illnesses/ 16% accidents
- average claim amount $370.57

Bernese Mountain Dog
- prone to cataracts, elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion and hyperthyroidism
- 76% illness/ 24% accidents
- average claim amount $421.85

Rottweiler
- prone to allergies, elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, and hypothyroidism
- 63% illness/ 37% accidents
- average claim amount $567.53

Great Dane
- prone to cardiomyopathy, elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, and hip dysplasia
- 77% illness/ 23% accidents
- average claim amount $385.49

French Bulldog
- prone to allergies, brachycephalic syndrome, hip dysplasia, and stenotic nares
- 87% illness/ 13% accidents
- average claim amount $355.63

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