Tag: pet insurance claims

Cat and dog obesity rate rises for seventh consecutive year

Nordstrom
english bulldog dog obesity pet insurance

As pets become increasingly overweight, insurance claims connected to excess weight keep climbing. Among humans, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is weight loss, but the new cat and dog obesity rates should likely have pet owners doing the same for their furry family members. For the seventh straight year, the obesity rates among our most beloved pets are on the rise. Cat and dog obesity isn’t just a matter of the way they look. As is the case with people, obesity places them at risk of a…

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Pet insurance companies remind animal owners to avoid a scary Halloween

Julie Campbell
Pet Insurance for Halloween

While tonight is a great time for fun frights, it is also important to keep dogs and cats safe. Halloween is a very fun time of year, filled with the best of our scary sides, but at the same time, many pet insurance companies have reported that it is among the most dangerous days for animals such as dogs and cats. There are many different hazards to the health of animals on Halloween, so take care to be pet friendly. According to the National Retail Foundation, there was $330 million…

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Pet insurance companies warn about this treacherous time of year for animals

H. Cutner
christmas pet insurance

Insurers caution against the large number of hazards holiday celebrations present to dogs and cats. Although the holiday season can be lots of fun to share with the entire family – including furry family members – pet insurance companies are reminding owners that this time of year can be filled with hazards for animals. Claims during the holidays are far higher than the average for the rest of the year. One important reminder is that the hazards don’t simply disappear following Christmas. The treats and decorations are still around after…

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Pet insurance claims are common around Halloween

Marc
Pet Insurance for Halloween

This celebration can cause a large exposure to hazards for animals. Though Halloween can be a wonderfully fun and exciting time of the year, some of the elements that make it an enjoyable celebration can present significant risks to the health of an animal, leading to some of the largest numbers of pet insurance claims. One insurer reported that claims related to candy were 245 percent higher during that week last year. Statistics from Petplan pet insurance showed that claims related to candy skyrocketed during the week surrounding Halloween, and…

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Pet insurance can save your dog’s life, but so can prevention

Things to consider when searching for pet insurance

Just because your animal is insured, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t lower your risk. Dogs bring a tremendous amount of joy to the lives of their families, and this companionship is worth everything to some people, which is why pet insurance can help them to make sure that they will never need to choose between their animal’s life and their financial wellbeing. However, coverage is no excuse for avoiding certain precautions that can avoid a claim. It is a good feeling to know that if you have to make…

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