Ask the Veterinarian - High Cost of French Bulldog Health?
lorihuntdvm May 25th, 2008
My wife and I would love to get a Frenchie but we are really quite afraid by the long list of potential health problems associated with them.
We have had several dogs and currently have a 15 yr. old Border Collie - we know what normal maintenance vet bills look like, but how many Frenchie owners (a average guess) end up paying more than $1000 a year on their Frenchie’s health issues?
Dr. Lori writes -
That is a good question, and a tough one to answer…
I think it is a tough question for any dog of any breed, as you just never know what may happen… generally speaking the first year of any dog’s life is the most expensive, as you have frequent vaccinations and altering.. that is until you have an older frenchie, just as in other breeds, the costs can go up for any older dog. If you take the time to research your breeder and her lines, you will have better luck in getting a healthy dog who only requires yearly check-ups… I would say the percentage of people who spend over $1000/year is less than 25%, but that is honestly just a guess…
Hope it helps!
Lori Hunt, DVM
French Bulldogs d’Assisi
