Pet Insurance For Holiday Health Scares
More and more, pets are included in holiday activities as they are considered part of the family. Unfortunately, there are several things that come with traditional holiday festivities that pose an added danger for pets. While its best to take precautions to avoid these dangers as much as possible, pet health insurance can help offset veterinary costs in the event the pet does become sick or injured.
Here are some of the common holiday-related accidents and illnesses related to pets:
Chocolate poisoning: Most of us know by now that chocolate is toxic to pets. Signs of chocolate poisoning include nervousness, vomiting, seizures, diarrhea, and death. Unsweetened baking chocolate and dark chocolate is the worst, but all chocolate, fudge, and other candy is bad as well.
Garbage Cans: Once the holiday feast is over, table scraps, foil, and other waste that can be dangerous for pets goes into the trash. Crafty dogs and cats may be able to sneak in cupboards or open doors when owners are distracted, so make sure garbage cans are well-secured.
Balloons: Balloons are bright and fun and can immediately put a smile on someones face. But uninflated balloons can cause choking, a blocked airway, or intestinal problems if ingested by pets. Also, if any balloons burst, make sure to quickly pick up all of the pieces.
Alcohol: Many holiday parties include alcoholic beverages, and if there is no room on the coffee table, guests may sit their glass on the floor at their feet, in easy reach of pets. Even small amounts of alcohol may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, and disorientation or death. Keep a special eye on cats when mixed drinks are served that contain milk, cream or ice cream.
Pet insurance covers 90% of the actual cost a vet charges for diagnostic testing, treatments, surgeries, and medications associated with these accidents and illnesses, even if the pet needs to see an emergency vet and specialist, which is often the case during the holidays.
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