Nationwide disclosed its most common claims and average costs for medical conditions at high risk during the holidays
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To make the holiday season a relaxing and joyous time, it’s important to keep safety protocols in place at home with pets. Nationwide Pet Insurance suggested veterinary professionals remind clients of the risks that come up more frequently during the holidays and while at holiday parties, in an organizational release. The company also warned pet owners of these common risks and revealed that insurance claims are mostly submitted around this time of year along with the average cost for each of these medical concerns.1
“The majority of holiday-related health hazards are preventable, which is great news, but it does mean taking some extra steps to ensure that everyone in the family can safely enjoy traditions,” said Jules Benson, BVSc MRCVS, AVP, vice president, Pet Health, and chief veterinary officer at Nationwide in the release. “When it comes to preventing holiday health emergencies, it’s important to consider your pet’s personality. Our data shows that certain breeds and younger pets are at a higher risk for things like foreign body ingestion. Pet parents should also take time to see their house from their pet’s perspective and pet-proof accordingly.”1
After analyzing a database of more than 1.2 million insured pets, Nationwide found these top 5 common holiday hazards:1
To help with pet-proofing for the holidays, Nationwide recommended pet owners asking themselves these questions:1
Overall, Nationwide also recommended blocking off areas that might prove too tempting, and crate pets that might get into mischief when you leave the house.1
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