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The Cost of Cute: Flat-Faced Breeds in Crisis

The Hidden Financial Burden

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS) costs pet parents between £1,100 and £2,300 a year, and this is what it’s now costing All Dogs Matter when these dogs are surrendered to us.

French Bulldogs are 8–10 times more likely to require insurance claims for breathing issues than other dogs. That’s before you factor in the eye issues, dental disease, and cascading complications caused by compressed facial structures.

When families receive their first large vet bill, many are forced into a heartbreaking decision: to surrender the dog. We understand. We see this reality in our intake calls every week.

But the pressure doesn’t stop there.