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Pet spending boosts the Australian economy
Posted by admin - 07/08/10 at 11:08:05 amThe verdict is in – spending money on your pampered pets is good for the economy.
In a recent article by an Australian online news service, spending on pets and pet ownership put over 6 billion dollars into the Australian economy, several billion more than the year before.
The article took into account the various kinds of animals that Australians have – whether they be dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, rabbits, mice or more, there are now more pets in Australia (33 million) than there are people.
Another positive is that the petcare industry employs lots of Australians, with 47,000 people employed by the area.
Similarly, an interesting fact is that $111 million dollars a year is spent on kitty litter.
However, its on a more serious note that the cost of veterinary surgery and vet bills is revealed.
A massive $2.22 billion dollars is spent on Australian vet bills each year.
This means that whilst other costs incurred while keeping a pet can be relatively affordable, the costs from vet’s can be large.
One way to keep down the costs of vet care is to look into having pet insurance policies for your animals. From a low daily fee (as low as 38c a day), 1300 Insurance can keep you pampering your pets in affordable style!
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Move over Whiskers and Fido: unusual pet names
Posted by admin - 25/07/10 at 11:07:11 amIts true – Whiskers the cat and Fido the dog are becoming a bit of a rarity amongst pet owners who are choosing wild and wacky names for their beloved pets.
Brought to you by our pet insurance team, here’s a selection of some of the most unusual pet names that 1300 Insurance have come across.
For Dogs:
Dog Vader
Barnaby Bones
Virginia Woolf
Iggy Pup
Winnie the Pooch
For Cats:
Admiral Pancake
Clawed Monet
Bing Clawsby
Optimus Pants
Cleocatra
Whether you’ve chosen one of these unusual names, or if you have gone with something a little bit more common, the love we have for our pets is the same, and unfortunately, the vets bills just as large in the event of your pet needing surgery or medical attention.
Pet insurance is one way to keep these costs down. By electing a policy that covers your needs, you can sleep well knowing that the best in healthcare is available for your pet.
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What should I feed my pet?
Posted by admin - 21/06/10 at 09:06:51 pm1300 Insurance is proud to bring you some pet care tips this Winter.
Did you know that 2/3rds of Australian pets are overweight? This means that looking after your pets diet is more important now than ever.
Here’s a few things to keep in mind when buying food for your furry friends!
- Consider the age and size of your pet. Buy food thats suited to them, whether they be a puppy, kitten or an adult.
- Make sure you’re keeping to the right serving sizes – don’t be tempted to overfeed your animals! You may think you are spoiling them, but it does more harm than good!
- If your pet is on a prescribed diet for an illness, stick to it.
And finally, even though its cold outside, stick to your regular exercise patterns with your pets. You won’t just see the benefits in a happy, healthy animal, but in yourself too!
For more information on pet insurance, and keeping your pets in the best of care, visit our pet insurance page.
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Tips for pet care costs
Posted by admin - 02/05/10 at 05:05:10 pmHaving a pet in your life can be an extremely rewarding experience. However, it also can be an expensive exercise.
1300 Insurance, providers of Australian pet insurance, are proud to bring you the following pet care tips that may assist in keeping your pet care costs down.
1. Research the animal breed and make sure you are prepared to commit to the healthcare needs of such an animal. Many different breeds of dogs, for example, may bring with them higher grooming and maintenance costs. Ask your breeder how much the upkeep of an animal usually is.
2. Be preventative with your pet’s health. Make sure you take your animal to the vet for regular check ups and vaccinations. If your pet seems ill, don’t wait too long before taking it to the vet.
3. Buy quality pet food or feed your animal fresh leftovers suitable for it’s consumption. Some foods, like garlic and onion, are toxic to pets. Give your pet food that is appropriate for it’s age – for instance, a kitten formula for a young cat, or an adult formula for a fully grown cat.
4. Consider pet insurance. Pet insurance is one way to keep your animal costs under control if your pet gets sick and needs to visit the vet, and can be a great way to budget for unexpected medical costs.
1300 Insurance offers low cost pet insurance solutions, for everyday Australian people and Australian pets.
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The most popular pet names of 2009
Posted by admin - 25/01/10 at 05:01:30 pmThe most popular pet names of 2009 have been released through a worldwide online survey of more than 475,000 dogs and cats. Whilst some names on the list are old-fashioned favourites, others are more unusual ones that have just been introduced.
The list is as follows;
Top Ten Dog Names for 2009
- Bella
- Max
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Molly
- Buddy
- Maggie
- Daisy
- Chloe
- Sophie
Top Ten Cat Names for 2009
- Max
- Chloe
- Bella
- Oliver
- Tiger
- Smokey
- Tigger
- Lucy
- Shadow
- Angel
Some of the more unusual names making the list included Clawed Monet, Sergeant Sausage and Snag L. Tooth.
One important part of pet care is pet insurance. We all know that vet bills can be expensive, but our pets really are one of the family. Pet insurance can allow you to know that the best in veterinary care is available should your pet fall ill or have an accident.
1300 Insurance have a range of pet insurance plans available for your pets, whether they be a Bella, Max or Charlie. It is important to select a pet insurance plan that is appropriate for your circumstances, and that gives you the peace of mind you need.
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Caring for our pets in the Summer heat
Posted by admin - 04/01/10 at 02:01:52 pmJust like us, our pets can feel the strong Australian sun and suffer in the heat. A recent Herald Sun article has published some tips that can help us take care of our pets over this summer break.
Some of the issues our pets can encounter include sunburn, heat stress, sun cancer and fleas and ticks, which peak in the warmer months. However, dehydration is also a massive issue for our pets.
The article states that it is vital to make sure that you have an appropriate source of water out for your pets. This means if you take them out and about, take along some water not only for yourself, but them too. When leaving them at home all day, make sure that they have water and shade available.
A pet shop owner said that pet clothing was becoming more popular too, with t shirts, sunglasses, hats and sunscreens available for dogs and cats which may help defend against the sun.
Generally, it is advisable to not take your animal exercising in the heat of the day. This can cause serious dehydration for your pet, as well as sunburn and discomfort to the animals paws due to hot surfaces.
1300 insurance recognises the love and care we have for our pets. That’s why 1300 insurance offers pet insurance, which can help out when your pets become ill. Whilst sun smart advice can help prevent illnesses, pet insurance is one way to secure your pet’s medical attention at an affordable cost.
Source: Herald Sun, December 22, 2009
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The dogs who ate Christmas? Pet health & safety
Posted by admin - 21/12/09 at 02:12:53 pm1300 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.
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Keep your pets safe and healthy this Christmas
Posted by admin - 16/12/09 at 03:12:39 pmWith Christmas just around the corner, it’s natural to want to spoil your pets. However, recent research has found that there are a few Christmas themed household items you should keep away from your pets.
Some items that are associated with the festive season may lead to injuries and damaged health that could lead to expensive vet bills in the new year.
The first well known items that shouldn’t be fed to pets include chocolate, macadamia nuts and onion and garlic, as they are toxic to an animals system. While these may be some of our favourite treats at Christmas, it’s important to remember that these are not good for our pet’s health.
Other items you should be wary of include turkey and meat with bones in it, as this can become stuck in your pets throat and intestines.
A perennial Christmas favourite, the red-leaved Ponsietta plant, can potentially be a stomach irritant to pets who consume it or its sap. Mistletoe berries can also cause stomach upsets and increase the heart rate of pets.
Christmas should be an enjoyable time for the whole family, and a time to celebrate good health. One way to ensure that the best in pet health care is financially available is by setting up Pet Insurance.
1300 Insurance has Pet Insurance available across all different levels of cover, with affordable and easy online rates. To give your pets a real treat this Christmas, and yourself peace of mind, make sure they are covered by Pet Insurance.
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Pet insurance benefits
Posted by admin - 30/11/09 at 11:11:30 amA growing trend in the United States is seeing a new, highly valued employee benefit for work-life balance – free pet insurance.
Companies such as Google, Disney and HSBC and eBay in America are offering their employees voluntary pet insurance, as a feature of personal well-being, encouraging a work-life balance and less stressed working environment for employees.
The implementation of these pet insurance benefits shows us just how important our pets are to our quality of life and how attached we are to them.
Research has shown that pet insurance is growing in popularity in the States, with more than one million pet insurance policy holders in America in 2009. One American pet insurance supplier said that there had been nearly 30,000 claims for pet cancer in 2008, with operations often costing as much as $10,000 USD if chemotherapy or radiation treatment was involved.
- Interestingly, 90 percent of American pets insured are dogs, whilst only 10 percent are cats.
Whilst Australian companies may not be supplying pet insurance for free, with 1300 Insurance you can cover your pets for a reasonable cost, whilst ensuring that the best in treatment is available for them should they fall ill.
One thing that the study and comparison shows is how important our pets are to us, and how they can become expensive without pet insurance for operations and unexpected illnesses.
Source: AFP Newswire, ‘Companies throw workers a bone with pet insurance’, November 18, 2009
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The most common pet operations over $3000.00
Posted by admin - 20/11/09 at 05:11:25 pmIn the world of pets, unfortunately there is no safety net or medicare. If your pet gets ill, you have to take it out of your own pocket.
Pet insurance can be one way to take the stress out of major vet operations. It can provide savings if your pet needs a major operation, but also if it needs to stay in hospital for a while, and can open up previously unaffordable treatment options. As modern medicine has advanced, so has the treatment which is available for our furry friends.
Vet Dr Chris Brown investigated the most expensive Australian pet illnesses, with operations that often exceed $3000.00
1300 insurance has various levels of pet insurance available, all to suit your budget and your desired level of cover.
1300 Insurance also have discounts when you insure multiple pets. We all want the best in care when our family members get ill, and our beloved pets are one of the family.
Source: The Today Show at ninemsn