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Shih Tzu Dog Overview

Shih Tzu Dog Insurance

Did You Know?

Did you know that Shih Tzu's are also referred to in Chinese Lion Dogs in Asia?

The average Shih Tzu has a life expectancy between 10 to 16 years, making them one of the most healthy dog breeds in the world.

However, Shih Tzu, just like any purebred dog, is susceptible to hereditary disorders that you should be aware of.

Shih Tzu Health Overview

Here are 10 of the most common health issues in Shih Tzu dogs and the estimated costs for treatment.

Condition	Cost to Treat
Intervertebral Disc Disease	$3,000 to $9,000
Curvature of the Spine	$6,000 to $15,000
Cataracts	$2,000 to $3,000 per eye
Corneal Ulcers	Varies
Entropion	$300 to $1,500 per eye
Luxating Patella	$1,500 to $3,000
Liver Shunt	$2,000 to $5,000
Hip Dysplasia	$4,000 to $6,000 per hip
Brain Cancer	$5,000 to $20,000
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	$2,000 to $3,000 per eye
Achondroplasia	$1,000 to $5,000
Hypothyroidism	Varies

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Top Pet Insurance for Shih Tzu Dogs

As you can see veterinary treatment can be very expensive if your Shih Tzu gets sick or injured. Here is a list of the most popular pet insurance companies for Shih Tzu dogs based on coverage that matches their unique needs.

Best Pet Insurance for Shih Tzu Dogs

# Stars	Rating
★★★★★	Among the best
★★★★	Better than most
★★★	Average
★★	The rest
★	Not satisfactory

Each company's rating is based on a scoring system that evaluates 30 attributes of a pet insurance company that includes coverage, cost, customer satisfaction and company.

Customer Reviews & Testimonials

"Healthy Paws is the Best Choice - Healthy Paws wrote us a check for $1,488.11 3 days after we submitted our claim online. All I had to do was scan our vet bills and upload them into the customer claim center. We pay $28 per month for Tebow's insurance policy so this one claim was worth 4.5 years of premium."

Dana B.

"I'm So Glad We Had Petplan - Monty's medication costs over $90 per month and Petplan covers 90% of the cost. Petplan covers long term conditions so I'm glad we had them over other companies. I'm so happy we had Petplan or else I don't know what I would have done."

Danielle S.

"Keep an Eye on Waiting Periods - When we made our first claim with Pets Best it was denied because our dog had hip dysplasia and the 12 month waiting period had not expired. At first I was extremely frustrated until the claims rep calmly and professionally explained how waiting periods work. She also pointed out that it's something they informed us of prior to enrolling. I understood and we've happily been with Pets Best for the past five years. A very professional organization."

Samantha P.

Source: Pet Insurance Reviews

How Much Does it Cost?

Pet insurance companies rate plans based on breed, age and where you live. The good news for Yorkie owners is that they are less expensive to insure than most purebred dogs.

Here is a smattering of prices across the country to give you an idea of how much it will cost to insure your Shih Tzu.