January 20, 2018 10:00:33 PM
With conference championship games being played today and the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, there are sure to be a fair share of house watch parties. Football fare is nearly irresistible for dogs -- especially when sitting at eye-level -- but even cats can grab a piece of the action. Unfortunately, furry fans who intercept game day grub are likely to catch more than they bargained for. Pet parents can find themselves at the emergency room, dishing out cash to treat their sick pup instead of high fives for great plays.
Petplan pet insurance encourages would-be revelers with pets to think carefully when serving the following:
Costs for pet parents can range from an average of $830 for treating onion toxicity to thousands of dollars for GI tract surgery.
Tips
Staff veterinarians for Petplan offer these tips for avoiding a costly trip to the ER.
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