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The Dog And Cat Breeds With The Highest Vet Bills, Ranked

Darcy Jimenez
Darcy Jimenez
The Dog And Cat Breeds With The Highest Vet Bills, Ranked
Some furry friends will cost you more at the vets than others.
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An emergency or health issue with a pet can result in an expensive trip to the vets, but certain furry friends will cost you more than others.

Forbes Advisor analyzed pet insurance filings, made to state insurance departments, to uncover the dog and cat breeds that cost their owners the most in vet bills.


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cat dog breeds highest medical bills


Key Findings:

  • Topping the list for dog breeds is the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, with an average pet insurance claim of $425.
  • The Australian Labradoodle is the dog breed with the lowest pet insurance claim, costing owners $226 on average.
  • When it comes to cat breeds, the Siberian Forest Cat incurs the highest medical cost at $457 on average.
  • Across all breeds, a trip to the vet costs more on average for cats ($355) than for dogs ($306).


Via Forbes Advisor.

[Image credit: Joel Moysuh]

Comments

  1. Geraldine Murphy 1 year ago

    I get both sides but there are insurance plans that cost 24.00 monthly, so look into it and i also get that having animals is a responsibility but i saved my dog from being locked up in a dark basement alone for a month so if i wouldn't have stepped in she would probably still be locked in there! Sometimes things are not planned, we shouldn't be so quick to judge without knowing the circumstances. Just saying:)

  2. hmbl 01289 1 year ago

    If you even have the ability to afford pet insurance, these showing are the outrageous amounts you would be paying. Those of us who cannot even afford pet insurance and love our pets and have to deal with unbelievable vet bills have the hardest time when our beloved pet gets sick.

    1. alain pilon 1 year ago

      You should budget the pet insurance at the time you get the pet. Doing otherwise is irresponsible.

      1. Barbara Miller 1 year ago

        You are rude. I hope you do not own a pet because you think way to much of yourself with that remark.

        1. Shannon 1 year ago

          He not rude, just realistic. I've done something similar. I don't have pet insurance, but I have some money stashed in the savings specifically for my dog in the event of a catastrophe. I knew going in there would be regular expenses for wellness exams, run-of-the-mill ear infections or hot spots, and preventative meds, ect....but always have a stash for unforseen emergencies.

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