Go beyond the policy! This category is dedicated to the unique health and wellness needs of flat-faced dogs. From essential tips for cleaning skin folds to preventing deadly heat stroke and understanding anaesthesia risks, we provide expert-backed information. Better care leads to fewer claims, saving you money and stress.
If you own a Cocker Spaniel, you know the look. The wide, soulful eyes that stare into your soul every time you open the fridge. They act like they haven’t eaten in weeks, even though they had dinner 10 minutes ago. We call it “cute.” Science calls it a Genetic Mutation. Recent studies show that
If you own a Cocker Spaniel, you know “the smell.” It’s that faint, yeasty, musty odor that comes from under those beautiful, long floppy ears. We think it’s normal. Insurance companies think it’s a loophole. Cocker Spaniels are famous for two things: their merry personalities and their chronic ear problems. While you see cute ears,
It happens every year. A loving owner takes their Frenchie for a walk. It’s a sunny day, maybe 25°C (77°F). It doesn’t feel “too hot” to the human. Twenty minutes later, the dog collapses. The owner rushes to the vet, but it’s too late. And then comes the second shock: The insurance company denies the
The $5,000 Snore: Why “Cute” Can Cost You If you own a Frenchie or a Pug, you know the sound. It’s that snort, grunt, or snore that happens when they get excited or fall asleep. To most owners, it’s a badge of honor—part of the breed’s goofy charm. But to an insurance adjuster, that sound
If you’re the proud owner of a French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, or another “smush-faced” (brachycephalic) breed, you’re probably used to the symphony of snores, snorts, and grunts. While it might seem like a cute breed quirk, that noisy breathing is often a sign of a serious condition called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, or BOAS.
The Hidden Danger of a Hot Day for Your Smush-Faced Friend If you own a French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, Boxer, or any other “flat-faced” breed, you know they’re experts at melting hearts. Unfortunately, they are also experts at overheating. That cute snorting and snoring, a signature of these brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, is a sign