Toy Poodle Dogs

Breed Overview

Did you know there are two main categories of Poodle dogs, Standard and Miniature. Toy Poodles obviously fall under the ‘Miniature Poodle’ umbrella and The American Kennel Club defines Toy Poodles as dogs that are under 10 inches in length.

Health Issues

They are a relatively healthy breed, but like any purebred, small dog, Toy Poodles have some potential health issues you should be aware of. Here is a sample of potential health issues to give you a sense of how much treatment really costs.

Condition	Cost to Treat
Addison’s Disease	$2,400 per year
Stomach Bloat	$1,500 to $7,500
Chronic Active Hepatitis	$1,000 to $7,500
Hip Dysplasia	$4,000 to $6,000
Patellar Luxation	$1,500 to $3,000
Hypothyroidism	$10 to $30 per month
Von Willebrand Disease	$500 to $1,000
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	$2,000 to $3,000
Cataracts	$2,000 to $3,000
Glaucoma	$2,000 to $3,000
Corneal Ulcers	Varies
Legg-Perthes Disease	$2,000 to $4,000
Disc Disease	$3,000 to $9,000
Epilepsy	$200 to $15,000
Pancreatitis	Varies
Heart Disease	$5,000 to $20,000
Patent Ductus	$2,500 to $5,000
Cushing’s Disease	$500 to $2,000
Canine Cancer	$5,000 to $20,000
Broken Bones	$200 to $5,000
Torn Ligaments	$3,000 to $6,000
Foreign Body Ingestion	$500 to $5,000

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Top Pet Insurance Options for Toy Poodles

All of the top five best pet insurance companies cover major medical issues like accidents and illnesses. This chart provides a more detailed breakdown.

✓ Accidents	✓ Illnesses
✓ X-Rays, Blood Tests, etc.	✓ Surgery
✓ Hereditary Conditions	✓ Hospitalization
✓ Congenital Conditions	✓ Prescription Medications
✓ Chronic Conditions	✓ Emergency Care
✓ Cancer	✓ Specialty Care
✓ Diagnostic Treatment	✓ Alternative Treatment
x Pre-Existing Conditions	x Preventative Care

Note: Unfortunately, pet insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions, so it’s important to enroll while your pet is healthy and young.

How Much Does it Cost?

Below are some samples across the country to give you an idea of how much pet insurance will cost for your Toy Poodle dog. The only way to know exactly how much a plan will cost is to get real quotes.