The puppies are a lot of wonderful things - cozy, playful, bouncy - but sometimes they can be a little too curious for their own good. No matter how puppy proof a house is or how careful owners are, puppies have a way to keep it safe.open problems. We've picked six 2018 pet health insurance claims in which puppies (under 12 months old) managed to create serious trouble for themselves!
Ingestion of foreign bodies
Most puppies are extremely food motivated, which makes training a lot easier! Unfortunately, puppies tend to follow the eat-first mentality and determine if it's edible later. Some of the more expensive pet insurance claims come in the form of a puppy who ate something he shouldn't have eaten. Ingestion of foreign bodies is one of the top puppy complaints every year!
Conundrum Corn Cob
A curious puppy was having a fun evening when she realized that a trash bag had been left unattended. SanHesitantly, she began to swallow the delicious-smelling corn on the cob on top of the garbage heap. While several vegetables , such as corn, have nutritional benefits for dogs, the cob can be dangerous as it often causes intestinal blockage. When her owners realized their puppy had eaten something that was causing them distress, they rushed to their vet. Two x-rays, surgery to remove the cob and $ 2,400 later their puppy was back to normal.
Toy Trouble
While many dog toys say they are "puppy safe, it is important to watch out with any toy. A determined Golden Retriever puppy learned this son the hard way when his new dog ate a squeaker from a toy, earning him $ 5,055 in vet bills. The young puppy vomited intermittentlynce for several days when her owners took her to their vet. An ultrasound showed an obstruction in her small intestine and she was kept under observation for the next two nights. On the third day, another ultrasound showed that the obstruction was no longer moving through the intestinal tract. Surgery was performed to remove the squeaker toy.
An Unexpected Snack
A 12-week-old Havanese was rushed to the emergency vet after his owner suspected that He had eaten two of the l letters from the dishwasher. After his vet performed abdominal x-rays and determined that the letters needed to pass naturally, the puppy's owner was able to bring him home for observation. The young puppy passed the llic letters; however, its owner ended up with a bill of $ 441 for the radiographies and the emergency examination visit.
Broken / Fractured Bone Young dogs are apparently accident prone, and some of the worst accidents result in broken bones or fractures. While many puppies fall and shake themselves, they sometimes end up injuring themselves.Since a puppy's bones will not reach their maximum strength until after puberty, a sudden impact will often result in a fracture or break. This type of injury is costly between diagnoses to determine the type of fracture / rupture and provide the best treatment. Many dogs require some form of physical therapy after more severe breaks, which means additional costs for complementary treatments to get a puppy back on its feet.
Misjudged Heights
A French Bulldog puppy was enjoying an afternoon cuddled on the couch when he saw his favorite toy peeking out from under the coffee table. Ready to plow, he jumped off the couch and immediately realized his mistake as he fell to the floor. Noting that their new puppy was injured, the owners took him to the vet where he was diagnosed with a severe fractured humerus. The puppy has had surgeryicale and, after several months, returned to its usual playful state. Its owners, unfortunately, paid a veterinary bill of $ 2,689.
Chewing Problems
As puppies learn to walk up and down stairs, they spend a lot of time playing on the steps. An unsupervised Collie was chewing on the axes of the stair railing at his house when his tooth got stuck. Panicked, he pulled away, but fractured his tooth in the process. Her vet extracted the tooth and provided her with medication for a total bill of $ 318.
Learn to Play
The Toy Manchester Terriers are known for their fiery and athletic character. This trait put a 7 month old puppy in trouble when playing on the kitchen table with his family cat. When the cat decided she was bored of the game, she pushed the puppy off the table. The family rushed to the clinic vemergency room where the puppy was diagnosed with a severe break. Eventually he had a l plate inserted into his leg. After several weeks of rest and physiotherapy, the puppy was back on his feet; however, her owners had to pay a veterinary bill of $ 1,709!
The Value of Pet Insurance
Fortunately, the puppy owners in each of these scenarios had a policy with AKC Pet Insurance . Knowing that they would be reimbursed for diagnostic and treatment costs covered by their policies, owners were able to choose the best treatment options for their puppy.
Education of new puppy owners is essential
As a breeder you understand the curious nature of puppies. You have the knowledge and experience to educate new puppy owners onhow to keep your puppies safe and healthy. However, accidents can still happen. Help owners protect your puppies from hard-to-anticipate accidents by providing them with the AKC Pet Insurance 30 Day Certificate . 30 Day Pet Insurance Certificate is an inion benefit with AKC and provides 30 day pet accident and sickness insurance coverage at no cost additional. Teaching the value of pet insurance to your new puppy owners means they will be able to choose the best care for their dog without worrying about the cost of veterinary treatment.
Disclaimer
30 days of pet health insurance through AKC Pet Insurance * for newly registered puppies. The details of this special servicewill be sent shortly after your inion.
* The AKC Pet Insurance Certificate is administered by PetPartners, Inc. and is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company, 6100 4th Ave S., Seattle WA 98108 or Independence American Insurance Company. Activation is required. Not available in all states and only available to US residents. Eligibility restrictions apply. Visit www.akcpetinsurance.com/certificate or call 1-866-725-2747 for more information or to view terms and conditions.
