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Pet insurance companies remind animal owners to avoid a scary Halloween

October 31, 2014October 28, 2014 Julie Campbell

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…

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

December 26, 2012December 26, 2012 H. Cutner

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…

Pet insurance claims are common around Halloween

October 21, 2012October 20, 2012 Marc

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…

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

October 6, 2012April 30, 2013

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…

Pet insurance tips to help keep animals safe and healthy in the summer

July 26, 2012April 30, 2013

Summertime heat can be lots of fun, but special care needs to be taken to avoid hazards. As the summer brings its expected heat waves, pet insurance companies remind owners that while this can mean lots of fun in the sun, there are potential hazards connected with the hot weather, too, and care must be taken to prevent health problems. It’s lots of fun to bring a dog to the beach or go for a walk, but remember that they can overheat. High temperatures and not enough water can lead…

Pet insurance company releases strangest summertime claims info

July 17, 2012January 25, 2014 Live Insurance News

Pets Best identifies weirdest filings of the season. Every few months, the oddest pet insurance claims are identified by Pets Best, by its president and founder, Dr. Jack Stephens, who is as also a practicing veterinarian. The most recent summertime examples have now been released by the insurer. According to Dr. Stephens, “The accidents and dangers pets encounter never cease to amaze me.” He added that “We want pet owners to remember that as the weather warms and they’re spending more time outside, they should be extra cautious.” The pet…

Veterinarians aren’t to blame for the increase in pet insurance claims

December 11, 2011December 11, 2011 Julie Campbell

Veterinary bills in the United Kingdom are on the rise every year, but this does not necessarily mean that animal care professionals are making a bigger profit from offering the same services that they have always provided, nor can the claim be made that they are charging more money to clients who have insurance. The reason for this is that pet insurance is not a new product. In the U.K., it has existed since shortly after the end of World War II. The only element that is new is that…