Halloween treats and Thanksgiving decorations can be mighty tempting for the family dog to take a bite out of. They can also cause a quick trip to the vet.
From a dog that ate too much Halloween candy to one that ate up a fall decoration, Pets Best Insurance announced its top five most bizarre claims for the fall 2012 season.
“Fall is a time filled with Halloween candy, fun decorations and, unfortunately, quite a few pet-related accidents,” Dr. Jack Stephens, president and founder of Pets Best Insurance, said in a statement. “When putting out seasonal decor and everything associated with it, don’t forget to think about the health and safety of your four legged friends.”
Some of the more unusual fall pet insurance claims the agency has received include:
A Halloween vampire?
Cheyenne, an Australian shepherd, was recently admitted to her local veterinarian hospital for a mysterious bite wound on her neck. The wound could have taken a bite out of Cheyenne’s parents’ wallet of more than $1,600, but their had pet insurance covered nearly $1,200 for the wound.
A corn-dog
Tacoda, an Alaskan malamute, was trying to give her best impression of a corndog, literally. The dog ingested a corn cob decoration and was admitted to her local veterinarian with intestinal issues. The surgery to remove the cob cost nearly $2,200, with pet insurance covering nearly $1,700 of the cost.
This pooch was nuts
Walnuts are delicious for humans, not so much for pets. Domino, a mixed breed, was caught eating some walnuts by his owners. Not only are walnuts toxic, they block intestinal tracts and require surgical removal which cost Domino’s owners nearly $2,400. Pet insuracne covered more than $1,800 for the costly surgery to get their pup back to normal.
Too much candy
One furry friend did what many kids do… it ate too much candy on Halloween. Julie, an English setter, apparently had a real sweet tooth when she tore through her owners’ candy supply. The over-indulgence of sweets led to a major dietary indiscretion, which inevitably led to a hospital visit and a bill of almost $900. Her owner’s pet insurance covered more than $600.
