TRUP - Trupanion's Holiday Safety Guide: Protecting Your Pets During Festive Seasons | Benzinga
SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The holiday season, a period synonymous with joy, merriment, and family gatherings, also presents unique challenges for our beloved pets. As we immerse ourselves in festive activities, Trupanion, the leading provider of pet medical insurance for cats and dogs, aims to shed light on the unique safety considerations for our furry companions during this season.
Pet Health Insights from Trupanion
The holiday season, with its added decorations, foods, and presents, invites a world of wonder for our curious pets. As the parties roll in, feasts are laid out, and gifts are wrapped, the allure of new sights and scents can lead them into mischief.
Analysis of Trupanion's data from over 10 million veterinary invoices received over the last 20 years, underscores the importance of being attentive to our pets during these festivities. This analysis highlights certain safety considerations, like Foreign Body Ingestion (eating things that aren't meant to be eaten), emphasizing that holiday hazards are not just real but can also result in significant unexpected expenses.
According to Trupanion data, foreign body ingestion ranks in the top 4 most commonly claimed conditions among young Trupanion pets. Comparing data from the past 10 years, the average veterinary invoice for foreign body ingestion cost is $1,052*, with the invoice for one unlucky Trupanion pet totaling an approximate $43,000*. Over this same time period, Trupanion has covered more than 85,000 such claims for ...