1300 Insurance are urging Australians to continue to practice caution around their animals and their festive celebrations, as further stories of animals caught up in health scares due to Christmas decorations have emerged.
Adelaide labrador Cuddles was recently rushed to hospital for emergency vet surgery after ingesting Christmas baubles. The resulting operation meant multiple stitches for Cuddles, a four day stay recovering in vet hospital, and $4000.00 worth of vet’s bills for Cuddles’ family.
A similar story occurred when an English dog, Duke, ate some tinsel off the family Christmas tree. After costly X-rays and a trip to the operating theatre, the vet was able to remove the tinsel from Duke’s stomach. Luckily, in this case, the UK family who owned Duke were covered by pet insurance.
Whilst these stories have an element of humor to them, the threat of foreign objects around at Christmas can pose a real threat to our pet’s health. Of course, there are other instances when our pets becoming ill is unavoidable. Pet insurance can be a great investment for both the unpredictable and the unavoidable in pet health.
To ensure you and your pet have a happy festive period, consider looking after your pet’s health with pet insurance. The Christmas period is a time for family, and it’s only natural to want to include our pets in these celebrations.
