Do You Need Pet Insurance For Your Bulldog?
The Inconvenient Necessity Pet Insurance
At Bruiser Bulldogs we take pride in producing a genetically superior English Bulldog. We have spent almost two decades developing bloodlines that breath clean are built for longevity.
Unfortunately, over the years, we’ve watched veterinary costs increase significantly. The landscape of veterinary care has changed dramatically. Private equity within vet clinics focus on generating profit first and foremost. A simple accident now often leads to 1000’s of dollars in medical emergencies. We have seen families torn between a $10,000 bill and the life of their pup.
The last thing we ever want is for one of our families to have to make a medical decision based on what they can afford rather than what their puppy needs.
That’s why we’ve made pet insurance a requirement for the first year of every Bruiser Bulldog puppy’s life. While we do want every family to ultimately make their own decisions regarding health insurance – we do not want our pups entering into an unstable environment where medical coverage is not gauranteed. We believe the first year provides a buffer that allows the new bulldog family to learn and understand the needs of their pup best.
Once this time period is over – every Bruiser Bulldog family can make their own decision regaurding pet insurance.
Our Recommendation
We strongly encourage families to establish their insurance policy before their puppy comes home. Many insurance providers have waiting periods before certain types of coverage become active, and conditions that develop before coverage begins may be considered pre-existing.
When selecting a policy, we recommend looking for:
- Accident and illness coverage, rather than an accident-only plan.
- Emergency care, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, and surgery coverage.
- A reimbursement percentage and deductible that make sense for your family’s budget.
We also encourage families to consider keeping their policy beyond the first year. While our requirement only covers the puppy’s first year, the benefits of insurance can extend throughout your dog’s life.
Our Commitment to Your Puppy
Our responsibility as breeders doesn’t end when a puppy leaves our home. We want to help every family make informed decisions that support their bulldog’s long-term health and quality of life.
We believe responsible breeding and responsible ownership go hand in hand. Pet insurance is one more way we can work together to protect the pups that mean so much to all of us.
Mitch & Erica