Holiday season is a great time to spend and give gifts, there’s no doubt. Pet spending is a popular pastime. Mid-December is the busiest month for cat and dog breeders. Families plan for new kittens and puppies during the winter break of their school-aged children, so they have plenty of time to spend with their furry friend.
It is important to budget for the health of your new kitten or puppy when you welcome them into your home. It would be a mistake to spend your holiday budget on unexpected veterinary costs for your new addition.
In their first year, kittens and puppies are more likely to get sick and suffer from injuries than the adults. Trupanion has reported that they have received over 15,000 claims for new puppy and kitten injuries and illnesses. These costs pet owners in North America over $1,000,000 in 2013.
Trupanion shares three of the most serious health problems for kittens and puppies that can cost pet owners nearly $3,000
These are the most common health issues that dogs face.
1. Foreign body ingestion. Average cost: $1.400
2. Critical rupture. Average cost: $2,000.
3. Traffic accident injuries. Average cost: $1750
Common health issues in kittens.
1. Foreign body ingestion. Average cost: $1.400
2. Occlusion of the urethral canal. Average cost: $1000+
3. Upper respiratory infection. Average cost: $200
It is best to bring the animal in. pet health insuranceAt a young age, this can help ease the burden of veterinary costs to give families peace of head — especially during stressful holidays.
For more information on pet health insurance for your new puppy or kitten, please visit Trupanion.com/mynewpet.
