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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s1312\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"963\" data-original-width=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s16000\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn light of \u003Cb\u003ENational Pet Insurance Month\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;this September, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (PIA) has released some interesting statistics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Pet Insurance Month is a great way to highlight the incredible effects pet insurance policies can have on the average pet owner, to help towards the often expensive veterinary costs,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. \"From costly treatments such as fractures and cancer to eligible routine care, pet insurance is helping many Australians better prepare for the unexpected vet bills their pets can endure.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has seen substantial growth in the market over the past ten years, with a *\u003Cb\u003E750% increase in take-up of their policies\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Pet Insurance Australia has helped protect over 177,000 pets in the last ten years,\" Crighton says. \"This is a large amount of treasured furry friends experiencing the benefits pet insurance can provide.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, even though Australia has one of the largest pet populations in the world, it is estimated that only \u003Cb\u003E7-8% of cats and dogs in Australia are insured\u003C\/b\u003E for a range of accidents and\/or illness conditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to \u003Ci\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia\u003C\/i\u003E Pet Ownership Report (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets In Australia – a national survey of pets and people 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), the Australian pet population is estimated to be around 28.7 million – with about 6.9 million households enjoying the company of a pet. With \u003Cb\u003E47.8% of this number equating to dog ownership\u003C\/b\u003E and 33.3% to the ownership of friendly felines. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis number boomed during the Covid-19 pandemic as homeowners looked for comfort and joy only a companion animal can bring, with the report detailing that \u003Cb\u003E85% of pet owners said their pets positively impacted their lives\u003C\/b\u003E. The same research also estimated that Australians would spend over $33 billion annually to keep their pets well fed, healthy alongside pet-related accessories.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"Caring for our pets' health comes with a financial reality: there's no pet Medicare\", Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"The weight of veterinary expenses can be overwhelming or simply out of reach for many.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0\/s1200\/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0\/s16000\/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFrom a simple corn cob incident costing $14,000* to advanced cancer treatments soaring up to and beyond $25,000* – the financial stakes are real. While we hope never to face such situations, a pet insurance policy can safeguard eligible claims. Recent studies highlight a powerful reality: \u003Cb\u003Einsured pets receive timely treatment and are spared unnecessary euthanasia\u003C\/b\u003E – a tangible testament to the impact of insurance in our lives.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EConcerningly, the \u003Ci\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia\u003C\/i\u003E Study also indicated that 68% of those surveyed said they had considered not going to a vet when needed, driven partly by possible treatment costs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"The reality is that many pet owners can struggle when the unexpected hits leaving them unable to provide necessary medical care for their beloved pets,\" Crighton says. \"This takes a huge emotional toll on families while also adding additional stress on hardworking and dedicated veterinarians, who are sometimes forced into the heart-breaking decision of euthanising treatable animals. As these challenges persist, Australians are recognising the immense value insurance can provide and are actively embracing the benefits it offers.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has paid over $20 million in claims in 2022 and over $13 million in claims as of the end of July in 2023, indicating how much pet owners are using their policies to help during times of need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"In 2022,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Pet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E paid over 109,339 logical claims,\" Crighton says. \"That's a big portion of pet owners enjoying the benefits of their pet insurance policies during stressful events.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe highest-paid claims were at the top of the annual benefit of $15,000 for \u003Ci\u003EPeritonitis\u003C\/i\u003E – the inflammation of the membrane inside a canine's abdominal cavity and heatstroke.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"The great news is that \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E has also \u003Cb\u003Eincreased the annual limit from $15,000 to $30,000\u003C\/b\u003E for our Major Medical and Comprehensive policies,\" Crighton says. \"Meaning eligible policies can now enjoy increased maximum annual benefit.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E** Other high-end claims include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHemangiosarcoma (cancer) - $14,298\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMeningitis - $14,176\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAcute Liver Failure - $11,791\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELipoma (fatty tumours) - $10,421\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut it's not just for the big stuff!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"As we look back at 2022, we can see the benefits pet insurance provides for pet owners, particularly when it comes to common claims,\" Crighton says. \"Undoubtedly, pet insurance can help with major health issues and accidents, like broken bones and cancer. But our most common claims are for illnesses prevalent in the Australian cat and dog population.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop Pet Insurance Claims (PIA 2022*)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor Dogs:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eallergies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/ other symptoms \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEar conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4. Accident – tissue damage or fracture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/canine-arthritis-new-treatment-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E6. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E7. Mass Lesion \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E8. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/dry-eye-in-dogs-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEye conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E9. Muscle\/skeletal condition \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E10. Neoplasia (tumour) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFor Cats:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI\/s1850\/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1193\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI\/s16000\/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/08\/cat-allergies-signs-triggers-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESkin conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – infections \/ allergies \/ other symptoms \u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/07\/arthritis-in-cats-causes-signs-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Eye condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Mass lesion \u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Muscle\/skeletal condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Ingestion of foreign body or toxin \u003Cbr \/\u003E10. Skin conditions – lumps and bumps \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“As of July, in 2023, over 97% of PIA Pet insurance logical claims have been processed within 5 business days (after all information\/paperwork received),” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/gaponly-pet-insurance-increasingly.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGapOnly® platform is also gaining in popularity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with more than 1,025 vets now offering this claim-on-the-spot service. In July\/August 2023, over 19% of Pet Insurance Australia physical claims were submitted via the GapOnly® Service, and this is growing monthly.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 4th September 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1578356509196945285\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html","title":"Pet Insurance Month: Help with Hefty Vet Bills"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s72-c\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1795170965099180886"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-29T21:25:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-07T09:22:25.729+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":" GapOnly® Pet Insurance increasingly popular with pet owners \u0026 vet clinics"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuKg9l9ijqIJBnOrtkcG4160CmKdnrmwYyeM0mBDaWQvvCkDIKHTjAs2qxPF3g618QXby2pWn4QMmIpmMr6d4L6-pt-ZOPsx2sUU0DHryOL-uj0jHxQcmvEa9IrRi1JQx1djOVJzwndm7uhqbzDx6k-nAuTrvAqMUfrmtcFKwO6t4vHdCpq8N-_jPYy84\/s1671\/GAP_Only_Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_owners_testimonials.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1671\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuKg9l9ijqIJBnOrtkcG4160CmKdnrmwYyeM0mBDaWQvvCkDIKHTjAs2qxPF3g618QXby2pWn4QMmIpmMr6d4L6-pt-ZOPsx2sUU0DHryOL-uj0jHxQcmvEa9IrRi1JQx1djOVJzwndm7uhqbzDx6k-nAuTrvAqMUfrmtcFKwO6t4vHdCpq8N-_jPYy84\/s16000\/GAP_Only_Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_owners_testimonials.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPayment innovation, GapOnly® helps bridge the gap* for Australian pet owners amid cost-of-living pressures\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith no government subsidy for pet healthcare in Australia, many pet parents rely on reimbursement from their pet insurance providers. With continued inflationary pressures, \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E, is an innovative payment solution helping pet owners reduce upfront out-of-pocket costs at the vet clinic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince the platform launched in 2021, pet parents have increasingly turned to the\u003Ci\u003E GapOnly® \u003C\/i\u003Eplatform to help manage pet healthcare costs, with \u003Cb\u003Emonthly GapOnly® claims up 156%\u003C\/b\u003E (July 2022 vs. June 2023).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe number of participating clinics for\u003Ci\u003E GapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E has also grown by 37% during this time, with over 80% of \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E customers located within 5km from a participating GapOnly® vet clinic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGapOnly® is a value-add service available \u003Cb\u003Eon all PetSure administered policies\u003C\/b\u003E, including those offered by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (PIA).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisZw8sSwyilsA1C_bwXtoFGn13tiiWJKYvilLRgRvOQE-dhoHnAhDVdayAZcgkw0wv1HO2_1jvsrF3obOFGIQxXqideEOF2SQWE21ANkW19i7S70lxc__AcQbqguapG6bpINKmhtreRd_5OfxkNetufXjXcc7_Z0tspzBGOjPYDDpmZKLXTq64a68TDGw\/s1080\/PetSure_GAP_Only_Pet_Insurance_Claims_Platform_recognised_by_Canstar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisZw8sSwyilsA1C_bwXtoFGn13tiiWJKYvilLRgRvOQE-dhoHnAhDVdayAZcgkw0wv1HO2_1jvsrF3obOFGIQxXqideEOF2SQWE21ANkW19i7S70lxc__AcQbqguapG6bpINKmhtreRd_5OfxkNetufXjXcc7_Z0tspzBGOjPYDDpmZKLXTq64a68TDGw\/w400-h400\/PetSure_GAP_Only_Pet_Insurance_Claims_Platform_recognised_by_Canstar.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“With \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E, pet owners no longer need to worry about waiting for a claim to be reimbursed,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E says. \"This payment innovation reviews and calculates the pet insurance claim while the customer is still at the vet clinic. The concept is simple: pet owners only have to pay the gap, which is the difference between the vet's invoice and the claim benefit specified in your policy.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E helps pet parents streamline the pet insurance claims process by making it easier and more efficient to claim. When a beloved furry companion falls ill or sustains an injury, the burden of worrying about treatment costs can be overwhelming. \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E helps address this concern by helping insured customers reduce upfront out-of-pocket costs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“With pet ownership at a record high in Australia, and as household budgets continue to be squeezed, we’re focused on continuing to grow the GapOnly® Vet network to help more insured customers during their time of need,” General Manager of \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E Maria Neale says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EGapOnly® empowers pet parents to focus on the wellbeing of their pet, rather than the cost of treatment.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We've seen a huge positive response to introducing the \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E platform for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E customers,\" Crighton says. \"It's innovative ideas such as these that are allowing pet owners the immediate benefit of their pet insurance while also allowing them to focus on the health and well-being of their pet, and not the cost of treatment. It’s a huge leap forward for the industry, for customers and vets alike.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E also eliminates the hassle of paperwork. The on-the-spot claims processing means that pet owners simply pay the gap while still at the vet clinic, bidding farewell to time-consuming administrative tasks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Whether you prefer requesting pre-approval before treatment, having your claim processed before picking up your pet, or claiming on the spot, \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E offers you flexibility and control over the process,\" Crighton says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E is \u003Cb\u003Eavailable at around 48% of clinics Australia-wide\u003C\/b\u003E across all states. \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E has a team of relationship managers around Australia, working directly with vet clinics to integrate this wonderful service.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETestimonials from Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) customers:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E customers agree \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E is taking the pressure off during high-stress times when finances can be stretched to care for their beloved pets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E service was a great help to our family. Our dog had to have a CT scan and then surgery which, as you can imagine, was quite pricey, and at the time, I was on maternity leave with no income or government support,\" Marie Roberts, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E customer, says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We were a one-wage household at the time, so it was perfect that we didn't have to try and find the whole amount for his treatment, we just paid the gap. It was so easy to use at the vets. They did everything on their end and communicated directly with \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. Pet Insurance Australia has been a godsend for us!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGlorielyn Thew, an avid \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E lover, has also seen first-hand the benefits the \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E platform is providing. After both of her precious pups required surgery during the same month, she could care for her beloved dogs without the stress of finding the massive costs to cover treatment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Recently, my two Miniature Dachshunds, Dash (9yrs) and Pablo (7yrs), required \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/common-pet-emergencies-that-need.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eemergency vet care and surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E both within the same month,\" she says. \"Pablo needed knee surgery for a luxating patella, and Dash required ultrasounds, a CT scan, and partial removal of his liver by a specialist surgeon for a biopsy to check for cancer.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It was a traumatic time mentally and financially, but it made an incredible difference to claim on the spot via \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E at each visit, saving me thousands of dollars in upfront vet costs. The final total for weeks of vet care and treatments amounted to around $25,000, and \u003Ci\u003EGapOnly® \u003C\/i\u003Esaved me the time and hassle of needing to apply for additional credit cards or personal loans to cover the total cost of all vet bills if their service was unavailable.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8i0r7MtB8-Dz1vcD54SjhGRshg7HfxFEu_B769NVbXEwS78peofnxYT7gyByThsSjAeIl1FvU2kvOpnxfwrmoTR0FyTcvYbQwdiT1IQ5EXvTO7VRmlQDl378cbeS2Az0mR0AIm5z_lRmhUVtx9FAdsnAjotSiri3qSuqcb3On3YGPxfz4Bj7cqVNwROo\/s1850\/GAP_Only_pet_insurance_claims_platform_increasingly_popular_with_pet_owners_and_vet_clinics.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"959\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8i0r7MtB8-Dz1vcD54SjhGRshg7HfxFEu_B769NVbXEwS78peofnxYT7gyByThsSjAeIl1FvU2kvOpnxfwrmoTR0FyTcvYbQwdiT1IQ5EXvTO7VRmlQDl378cbeS2Az0mR0AIm5z_lRmhUVtx9FAdsnAjotSiri3qSuqcb3On3YGPxfz4Bj7cqVNwROo\/s16000\/GAP_Only_pet_insurance_claims_platform_increasingly_popular_with_pet_owners_and_vet_clinics.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMain customer benefits:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe customer doesn't have to pay the full vet invoice upfront – their pet insurance claim is processed on the spot while still at the clinic, and the customer only pays the gap.*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E simplifies the pet insurance claims experience, so there's no paperwork and no waiting to be reimbursed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith an average customer wait time of around 6 minutes, pet owners can save time and enjoy a more efficient claims experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMain Advantages for Veterinarians:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E reduces the upfront out-of-pocket expense for your client, allowing for an easier, more positive conversation around the cost of treatment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGapOnly®\u003C\/i\u003E helps remove the financial barriers to treatment, helping vets enjoy healthy work environments, avoid stress and get job satisfaction.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy reducing upfront treatment costs and paperwork, vets have more time to focus on what matters – caring for your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor vets, a seamless claims experience may contribute to greater customer loyalty and retention for the practice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGapOnly® and PetSure:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EGapOnly® is available Australia-wide. n NSW, the number of GapOnly® clinics has grown by 35%; in VIC, the number of GapOnly® clinics has increased by 42.5%.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe largest claim amount for GapOnly® across all PetSure administered policies was in June 2023 - $26,675.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAverage claim amount via GapOnly® across all PetSure administered policies in June 2023 - $567.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGapOnly® is now enabling nearly $10m of payments each month directly to vet clinics (money that isn't out of pocket for customers).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 29th August 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/canstar-recognises-petsures-gaponly.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECanstar recognises PetSure's GapOnly® payment service\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/73-of-australian-pet-owners-dont-have.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E73% of Australian pet owners don't have Pet Insurance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/petsures-pet-health-monitor-2023-report.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetSure's Pet Health Monitor 2023 reveals lack of at-home pet health checks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1795170965099180886\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/gaponly-pet-insurance-increasingly.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1795170965099180886"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1795170965099180886"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/gaponly-pet-insurance-increasingly.html","title":" GapOnly® Pet Insurance increasingly popular with pet owners \u0026 vet clinics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuKg9l9ijqIJBnOrtkcG4160CmKdnrmwYyeM0mBDaWQvvCkDIKHTjAs2qxPF3g618QXby2pWn4QMmIpmMr6d4L6-pt-ZOPsx2sUU0DHryOL-uj0jHxQcmvEa9IrRi1JQx1djOVJzwndm7uhqbzDx6k-nAuTrvAqMUfrmtcFKwO6t4vHdCpq8N-_jPYy84\/s72-c\/GAP_Only_Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_owners_testimonials.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1278973676100524176"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-20T13:24:00.003+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-20T13:41:28.086+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJQxX_M44LKIx-eiRaFIppkeIWU3i3fH5ge_2qYIeQEgRMU3t7cwyIrRcBz_CH9EXCr6c_ujbAJ02wpCJbM2m3TCTariNPrTLCRxwJrR3ojaEGtyqC4D7wgcZFJNM125OtTfUhSnpx0TDnCiSv5TSMOeJUjP6fFbzBliEtDgLtlr8xeJG2g3jXiypO0jM\/s1650\/Nearly_Half_of_Australians_Sleep_with_their_Pet%20-%20Compare%20the%20Market%20Research%202023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1172\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJQxX_M44LKIx-eiRaFIppkeIWU3i3fH5ge_2qYIeQEgRMU3t7cwyIrRcBz_CH9EXCr6c_ujbAJ02wpCJbM2m3TCTariNPrTLCRxwJrR3ojaEGtyqC4D7wgcZFJNM125OtTfUhSnpx0TDnCiSv5TSMOeJUjP6fFbzBliEtDgLtlr8xeJG2g3jXiypO0jM\/s16000\/Nearly_Half_of_Australians_Sleep_with_their_Pet%20-%20Compare%20the%20Market%20Research%202023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe latest research from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E found that 41.4% of Australian pet owners allow their four-legged friends to sleep in bed with them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlmost a third have also put off going on a holiday due to not wanting to leave their pet behind while one in four respondents used their pet to get out of social events \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENearly a quarter (24.1%) of pet owners have not taken their pet for a check-up\u003C\/b\u003E in the past year. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey say dogs are man’s best friend, but alarming new research from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E has revealed how far Aussie pet lovers will go to show affection for their cats and dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrom secret smooches on the mouth to dodging social outings and even compromising where they live, the latest study shows that the love for our pets can hold no bounds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkBnTkLSGgzmXpYjA-b2t5ah5ljpU5ON_XhJ6zSxiI5Kd12_eo0pPH0KXTxrI1nq_9aY3kZopVEYUowFHRyNzLqnQuYI5uupcEIjQQnh4CYV3w0sdR0RnVzSacxJn94XlSsr09XHxBR0jAuFeyPTC9qPNGtvi0QnQQyeHUbHn7sJsMTYxYlvLzOwRRNZs\/s1500\/Avoid_dog_smooches_Jack_Russell_Terrier_puppy_licking_young_woman's_mouth.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"844\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkBnTkLSGgzmXpYjA-b2t5ah5ljpU5ON_XhJ6zSxiI5Kd12_eo0pPH0KXTxrI1nq_9aY3kZopVEYUowFHRyNzLqnQuYI5uupcEIjQQnh4CYV3w0sdR0RnVzSacxJn94XlSsr09XHxBR0jAuFeyPTC9qPNGtvi0QnQQyeHUbHn7sJsMTYxYlvLzOwRRNZs\/s16000\/Avoid_dog_smooches_Jack_Russell_Terrier_puppy_licking_young_woman's_mouth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn what is sure to cause arguments for couples across the country, an alarming \u003Cb\u003E41.4% of Australian pet owners admit to letting their pet sleep with them to show affection\u003C\/b\u003E*. A further 15.2% buy their pets Christmas presents, while 3.2% let their pets kiss them on the mouth as a sign of love. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENot only do pets rule over the hearts of their owners, but they also rule over our lifestyles, with research finding that \u003Cb\u003E35.1% of pet owners’ living situation was influenced\u003C\/b\u003E by their choice of pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAdditionally, almost a third (32.3%) of pet owners have admitted to putting off a holiday so they won’t have to leave their pet behind. A fifth of pet owners disclosed that they have used their pet as a get-out-of-a-social-event card.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoTableGrid\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 684px;\"\u003E\n \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(191, 191, 191); border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 191; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHow\n  having a pet has impacted people’s lifestyle\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(191, 191, 191); border-left: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 191; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E% of respondents\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EImpacts living situation (location, type of property,\n  etc)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E35.1%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 21.4pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPuts off holidays to not leave pet(s) behind\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E32.3%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EUsed pet(s) to get out of social situations\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E20.1%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETaken leave from work to spend time with pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E15.0%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EOnly goes on holidays if pet(s) can come\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E12.8%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDoesn’t socialise\/go out as much due to pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E12.0%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 21.4pt; mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EChosen pet(s) over partner or family members\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.6%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPut off having children to prioritise pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.3%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 41pt; mso-yfti-irow: 9; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 41pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EOnly work at jobs that allow pet(s) to come into work or\n  WFH to spend more time with pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 41pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.2%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd while the survey data show just how much pet owners are willing to sacrifice for their pets, it’s surprising to see that almost a quarter of pet owners have not taken their pet for an annual check-up in the past year. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’s General Manager of General Insurance and pet insurance expert, Adrian Taylor, spoke about other ways people can look after their pets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Pets have now become another member of the family, with our research showing just how much time, effort and money people are willing to spend on their pets. Yet, unlike taking ourselves or children to the GP for annual check-ups, there’s a sizeable amount of pet owners who neglect to make sure that their pet is in tip-top shape,” Mr Taylor said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtISYWHJzLlgWxzeEFOCQ0xnzLA5rtfX1IRX93D7GvVrdOGi3BKoW-i6Q-hif-vfLubEd0YcwX-5gDPMivVKaxIPEw-GBtkjU-pEctzOUflt_VSghWQFqkZi7O_qZ67-EUdHGLE4kkhYTwNTSTAHHvPfUkav_mwqnQLVHAEbE2-8YQCRIFoWVPOT_asiw\/s1798\/Nearly_a_quarter_of_Australians_have_skipped_annual_vet_check-up_in_2023.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtISYWHJzLlgWxzeEFOCQ0xnzLA5rtfX1IRX93D7GvVrdOGi3BKoW-i6Q-hif-vfLubEd0YcwX-5gDPMivVKaxIPEw-GBtkjU-pEctzOUflt_VSghWQFqkZi7O_qZ67-EUdHGLE4kkhYTwNTSTAHHvPfUkav_mwqnQLVHAEbE2-8YQCRIFoWVPOT_asiw\/s16000\/Nearly_a_quarter_of_Australians_have_skipped_annual_vet_check-up_in_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“These annual visits can be extremely crucial in finding any ailments early, which, if left untreated, could fester into severe diseases or pain for your pet. Getting treatment for these illnesses or injuries may also cost a lot more to treat at the later stage than if it was caught early on. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“To ensure that your pet has a great quality of life, it’s better to \u003Cb\u003Etreat your pet early for any ailments or injuries\u003C\/b\u003E. Some levels of pet insurance may help cover a part of the overall cost for these treatments. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“There are a lot of different insurance policies out there with different levels of cover, which is why it’s important to compare policies to find out what’s best for you and your pampered pet.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“In some instances, you may be able to add on routine care as an optional extra which may cover a partial fee or the full amount of a routine check-up or vaccinations for your pet.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdrian Taylor’s top tips for people considering pet insurance: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1.      Be sure to read the \u003Cb\u003EProduct Disclosure Statement\u003C\/b\u003E (PDS) to understand the limits of the cover you are looking to buy. There may be a difference in the levels of reimbursement depending on the level of cover you’re looking at as well as between brands. A variety of products cover \u003Cb\u003Ebetween 70% and 90% of vet bills\u003C\/b\u003E, however, there are products that cover less and others that cover more. For most claims you will also need to contribute the policy excess. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E2.      \u003Cb\u003EInsure your pet when they are young\u003C\/b\u003E. Your pet insurance premiums will be lower than if you were to insure your pet at a later stage, as the older they are more likely to have pre-existing conditions that could drive up the cost to be covered. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3.      When reviewing your pet insurance options, also consider if there are \u003Cb\u003Eany types of extras that you would like your policy to include\u003C\/b\u003E. Depending on your level of cover, you may be able to add on extras such as dental cover, routine care or even behavioural training, though this may increase the premiums that you will need to pay.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* Compare the Market surveyed 1,007 Australian pet owners aged 18 and over in April\/May 2023 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Compare the Market\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/comparethemarket.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a comparison service that takes the hard work out of shopping around. We make it Simples for Australians to quickly and easily compare and buy insurance, energy, travel and home loans products from a range of providers. Our easy-to-use comparison tool helps you look for a range of products that may suit your needs and benefit your back pocket.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 20th July 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/new-survey-investigates-how-we-view-our.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENew survey investigates how we view our pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Australia Survey 2022 released by Animal Medicines Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1278973676100524176\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/nearly-half-of-australians-let-their.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1278973676100524176"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1278973676100524176"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/nearly-half-of-australians-let-their.html","title":"Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJQxX_M44LKIx-eiRaFIppkeIWU3i3fH5ge_2qYIeQEgRMU3t7cwyIrRcBz_CH9EXCr6c_ujbAJ02wpCJbM2m3TCTariNPrTLCRxwJrR3ojaEGtyqC4D7wgcZFJNM125OtTfUhSnpx0TDnCiSv5TSMOeJUjP6fFbzBliEtDgLtlr8xeJG2g3jXiypO0jM\/s72-c\/Nearly_Half_of_Australians_Sleep_with_their_Pet%20-%20Compare%20the%20Market%20Research%202023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4361381154471191278"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-13T11:19:00.001+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-01T08:18:29.403+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"COST OF LIVING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"73% of Australian Pet Owners don't have Pet Insurance"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjzZzlGdyIo-LSRlOyVLHOBOf9Gkc5kGdGPv0YZv3KGGKVtBAXP9NSweMXVp6QbleeGyBpAG4u8U_tEvFbfTWIakkIyGEwRn5zZlou2nKFCgphiMQAgp14UzjcSCDqVjtHb8Lzw3Pyibc5j8M91HaM7nzKqqwBxNYLcSNE1Vclha_EWC6geQtfbvSZrAs\/s1579\/27%20per%20cent%20of%20Aussie%20Pet%20Owners%20have%20Pet%20Insurance%20in%202023%20-%20Dalmatian%20wearing%20E-Collar%20Photo%20Mike%20Kilcoyne%20Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1134\" data-original-width=\"1579\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjzZzlGdyIo-LSRlOyVLHOBOf9Gkc5kGdGPv0YZv3KGGKVtBAXP9NSweMXVp6QbleeGyBpAG4u8U_tEvFbfTWIakkIyGEwRn5zZlou2nKFCgphiMQAgp14UzjcSCDqVjtHb8Lzw3Pyibc5j8M91HaM7nzKqqwBxNYLcSNE1Vclha_EWC6geQtfbvSZrAs\/s16000\/27%20per%20cent%20of%20Aussie%20Pet%20Owners%20have%20Pet%20Insurance%20in%202023%20-%20Dalmatian%20wearing%20E-Collar%20Photo%20Mike%20Kilcoyne%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAlmost three quarters of pet owners don't have their pets insured\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELatest research from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E has found that 73% of pet owners do not have pet insurance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver half of all pet owners expect to dip into their savings if an unexpected vet bill comes up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn average, the biggest vet bill respondents paid was $2,171.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDespite Australia being a pet-loving country with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.gov.au\/DocumentStore.ashx?id=04b744d5-783e-4983-82ba-8c73effcb980\u0026amp;subId=691105#:~:text=There%20are%20almost%2029%20million,in%20total%20%2D%20have%20a%20pet.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eover 29 million pets living on our shores\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E recent research from pet insurance comparison site, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E found that 73% of pet owners don’t have pet insurance*. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis number increases to \u003Cb\u003Eover 80% of Baby Boomers\u003C\/b\u003E who don’t have pet insurance, while \u003Cb\u003EMillennials are the generation most likely to have pet insurance (33.87%)\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s General Manager of General Insurance and pet insurance expert, Adrian Taylor, spoke about the instances where pet insurance can make a difference. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Most of us know how mischievous pets can be, especially puppies and kittens, from digging holes in your backyard to tearing into your sock drawers or finding a hidden box of treats. However, as much as some of these behaviours can be seen as cute or funny, one wrong move and your pet could become critically ill or injured,” Mr Taylor said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisUPHC3jtqL8vTS8OvlOF4_tTkc6zcuKxKZ7J3RsDBWAhB9JCw42YiuHt6jNaJqY0PkiotbJb4-lKn1Ogc2wgCR5blkuQBqDPKHLNn_ffucCwREOVw-BoClMKx2g0ANRXTujUirGmSglCF0fihFgyq6VkqUnrWG718gvFDGhoDzvWPVVMM6CTZsK0jIo0\/s1920\/Pet%20Insurance%20for%20Vet%20Emergencies%20-%20Siberian%20Husky%20busy%20digging%20into%20the%20sand%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisUPHC3jtqL8vTS8OvlOF4_tTkc6zcuKxKZ7J3RsDBWAhB9JCw42YiuHt6jNaJqY0PkiotbJb4-lKn1Ogc2wgCR5blkuQBqDPKHLNn_ffucCwREOVw-BoClMKx2g0ANRXTujUirGmSglCF0fihFgyq6VkqUnrWG718gvFDGhoDzvWPVVMM6CTZsK0jIo0\/s16000\/Pet%20Insurance%20for%20Vet%20Emergencies%20-%20Siberian%20Husky%20busy%20digging%20into%20the%20sand%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“As almost three-quarters of Australian pet owners taking a gamble on their pet’s health is worrying, to say the least. Especially now that so \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emany people are looking at every cost\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that’s going out of the household budget. I hate to think about the choices they would have to make if something goes awry and they need to rush to the vet.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s survey also found that the average pet owner with pet insurance surveyed pays around $71.24 a month per pet or \u003Cb\u003E$2.37 a day per pet for peace of mind\u003C\/b\u003E to know that if anything happens out of the blue, a portion of their vet expenses could be covered. Surprisingly, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s research also showed that while Baby Boomers were the least likely generation to get pet insurance, those who have pet insurance spent the most on cover for their beloved pet at $73.04 per month. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EConsidering that the average survey respondent’s biggest vet bill was $2,171 the protection that pet insurance could provide for your pet, as well as the benefits of additional extras for routine care such as dental or behaviour management classes, may be well worth the investment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“We’ve seen time and time again just how far people are willing to go to save a family pet, yet not everyone can splash thousands of dollars at the drop of a hat.” Mr Taylor said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“This is why pet insurance is so important. It can come in and cushion the financial strain that may be holding people back from making life-saving decisions quickly. And while people may be paying just over $70 a month for peace of mind, we know that there are some great pet insurance policies that are out there for cheaper or maybe better value than their current policy.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E The data also shows that \u003Cb\u003Ehalf of Australian pet owners would dip into their savings to pay for an unexpected vet bill\u003C\/b\u003E. Additionally, if a pet fell ill or was in an accident, 7% of owners revealed that they would need to take out a loan to cover an unanticipated bill, while shockingly, another 2% of owners stated that they would have to put their pet down. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/11\/what-constitutes-veterinary-emergency.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evisiting the emergency vet may be more common\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E than people first thought, as on average, \u003Cb\u003EAustralian pet owners took their pet to the emergency vet 1.8 times in the 12 months \u003C\/b\u003Eprior to May 2023. Again, Baby Boomers were the least likely to take their pet to the emergency vet (with an average of 0.8 times in the past year), while Millennials frequented the waiting rooms the most often, with an average of 2.6 visits to the emergency vet in the past year alone. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Pets are an integral part of the family for many households across Australia, so it’s important to give them the same treatment as any other member of your household.” Mr Taylor said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Many levels of pet cover are available to suit you and your pet’s needs, ranging from basic accidental cover to more extensive coverage. If you are thinking of getting cover for your pet, it’s best to shop and look for the deal that’s worth it to you.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETop tips when considering Pet Insurance: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. \u003Cb\u003EMake sure you know what you want \u003C\/b\u003Eyour pet insurance to cover. There may be additional extras that you could include in your policy, such as cover for vaccinations, however, this may increase your premium price. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E2. \u003Cb\u003EIf you are thinking of buying a pet and then pet insurance\u003C\/b\u003E, make sure you do your research on the breed to understand any potential medical or hereditary issues that may arise. Pet insurance premiums can vary based on the breed of pet (and therefore any potential medical issues that may arise). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3. \u003Cb\u003EIt’s better to insure your pet when it’s young\u003C\/b\u003E. While cover for older pets may still be available with certain insurers, it may be harder to obtain as they have a greater chance of medical issues. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E4. \u003Cb\u003EYou may be able to make changes\u003C\/b\u003E to your annual benefit limit, benefit percentage and policy excess to better suit your circumstances, as these things will impact how much you pay for your premiums and your out-of-pocket expenses should an unexpected vet bill come your way. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* \u003Cb\u003ESource:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E surveyed 1,007 Australian pet owners aged 18 and over in April\/May 2023.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/comparethemarket.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a comparison service that takes the hard work out of shopping around. 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font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7VIFcX7pWpwLlW2paMCd92xphMnCr1JvntcuvrhUDVVu02Y5F7C2hXmvWitQRy3cGAfa-oGPjQMZ_ncVRtc_XNqBsXyvC7dka8oi7zWOKUGgINxPQWEszszlLcLdFHm2yyuMkkUi6Pq9wKbwPPiRBOmkT-I2W0peGrv3Mj2JXIVG6__x1eLW8xHlYEtE\/s1850\/June_is_National_Pet_Preparedness_Month_small_black_dog_wrapped_in_Red_Cross_blanket.jpeg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7VIFcX7pWpwLlW2paMCd92xphMnCr1JvntcuvrhUDVVu02Y5F7C2hXmvWitQRy3cGAfa-oGPjQMZ_ncVRtc_XNqBsXyvC7dka8oi7zWOKUGgINxPQWEszszlLcLdFHm2yyuMkkUi6Pq9wKbwPPiRBOmkT-I2W0peGrv3Mj2JXIVG6__x1eLW8xHlYEtE\/s16000\/June_is_National_Pet_Preparedness_Month_small_black_dog_wrapped_in_Red_Cross_blanket.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMillions of Aussie households don’t have an emergency plan for wild weather or including their pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralians are being urged not to be complacent about preparing for wild weather and emergencies, with new research from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENRMA Insurance\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E revealing that more than 12.3 million Australians\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/people\/population\/national-state-and-territory-population\/latest-release#data-downloads-data-cubes\" name=\"m_831261982092780476__ftnref1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E[1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Edon’t have an emergency plan.\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe research\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E[2]\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;features in the latest edition of the \u003Cb\u003ENRMA Insurance Wild Weather Tracker\u003C\/b\u003E (the Tracker) and highlights the critical need for every Australian household to have an emergency plan, with only one in five families having discussed the safest place to meet should an emergency happen (21%).\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EApathy around emergency planning was also evident in pet owners\u003C\/b\u003E, with two thirds stating they do not know where they would safely keep their pets if the unexpected happened (66%).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe findings follow the launch of the new improved\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1687303503495000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3_pqHIRypvMGmESosGkXcI\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGet Prepared app\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, co-created by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Red Cross \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENRMA Insurance\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, to make it simple for Aussie households to create an all-hazards emergency \u003Cb\u003ERediPlan\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENRMA Insurance Executive Manager Claims Natalie Major is encouraging everyone to use the app to plan how they\u0026nbsp;would respond and recover in an emergency.\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMq5pCnOt1j6162qWlarflFXAQdzEYdZw5PinjM9pez9Zd0fKKVDR75UNU9zFfIHW-QA-nc4l8-nGS2nAydbLl-kaO7ev83nGacLjlZ6d4VVnJAW9l_h9MK8HvEcr5ve2N8eMjC7qnzp6FYyW71KRd4XO33b7sgL68GvY52PYPzaVkul-ovngez0uIB4k\/s1850\/National_Pet_Prepared)Month_Preparing_%20for_emergencies_Australian%20Red_Cross_Get_Prepared_pp_%20co-created_with_NRMA_Insurance.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMq5pCnOt1j6162qWlarflFXAQdzEYdZw5PinjM9pez9Zd0fKKVDR75UNU9zFfIHW-QA-nc4l8-nGS2nAydbLl-kaO7ev83nGacLjlZ6d4VVnJAW9l_h9MK8HvEcr5ve2N8eMjC7qnzp6FYyW71KRd4XO33b7sgL68GvY52PYPzaVkul-ovngez0uIB4k\/s16000\/National_Pet_Prepared)Month_Preparing_%20for_emergencies_Australian%20Red_Cross_Get_Prepared_pp_%20co-created_with_NRMA_Insurance.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“The \u003Cb\u003EGet Prepared app\u003C\/b\u003E is a digital version of the \u003Cb\u003ERed Cross RediPlan\u003C\/b\u003E, making it easier for Aussies to create an emergency plan,” Ms Major said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“The app ensures that you have all the information you need such as \u003Cb\u003Ekey contacts\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Emeeting places\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eimportant documents\u003C\/b\u003E on-hand and easily accessible. It also prompts people to consider how they would manage stress during and after an emergency.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe advice to have an emergency plan is particularly important with a warmer and drier than average winter forecast, leading into a potentially dangerous bushfire season.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENRMA Insurance \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Ereceived 10,151 claims for wild weather damage to homes and vehicles nationally during autumn. Most of these claims were for damage to vehicles (5,478) with intense hailstorms in New South Wales causing extensive damage in late May.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMore than a third of all home claims nationally were the result of severe weather damage this autumn.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralian Red Cross Head of Emergency Services Andrew Coghlan says it’s important Australians \u003Cb\u003Eprepare in advance for any type of emergency \u003C\/b\u003Etheir household may encounter:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Emergencies can occur anywhere, at any time and when they happen, there’s lots of decisions to make. Last year alone, Australian Red Cross supported more than 130,000 people during emergencies such as bushfires, floods and severe storms. We see first-hand the benefits of creating an emergency plan on the Get Prepared app, which not only helps your household prepare to respond to the physical impacts of emergencies, but also \u003Cb\u003Eprepare for the mental and social impacts of emergencies\u003C\/b\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca name=\"m_831261982092780476__Hlk136268148\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHhxo9vR34PL4jgHkHGLTuYKLvPUArZwe9IEkuu0510dWK7m_D_2AY-bLnSxOBIvIT6bZGLgnVsRnaIzAW4AyTjUhOLlotfuFQLs47zLhl2KUlcT9IX5tCC0MSKD7NbqjriY_kk9uNMHqdWSz4CBZykLQXcbJ-QaurmzjsOjViiKMETHO7NVndn54QYU0\/s16000\/Creating_Emergency-Plan_including_your_pets_Australian_%20Red_Cross_Get%20Prepared_app_%20co-created_%20with_NRMA%20Insurance.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe NRMA Insurance research shows \u003Cb\u003Eyounger people\u003C\/b\u003E (aged 18-34 years old) and \u003Cb\u003Ecity-dwellers\u003C\/b\u003E are less likely to have an emergency plan\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E[3]\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt also reveals that many Aussies are not well-connected to their neighbours, despite community ties being key to resilience and recovery. Surprisingly, one in three people say they don’t know their neighbours well enough to rely on them for support in an emergency (32%).\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“We’re urging people to take three steps to prepare for wild weather this winter; make an emergency plan using the Get Prepared app, share your contact details with your neighbours and discuss your emergency plan with your household,” continued Ms Major.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFewer Australians are actively preparing for wild weather or planning to in the next three months\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E[\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E4]\u003C\/span\u003E, yet those who have an emergency plan are more likely to feel prepared for wild weather (84%) than those who don’t (47%).\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #222222; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDownload the autumn 2023 NRMA Insurance Wild Weather Tracker:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1687303503496000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1GbyL-7dvL1fAAhMvUeIaQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Red Cross Get Prepared app is available to download\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efor iOS and Android devices.\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVisit the\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nrma.com.au\/firstsaturday\/all\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1687303503496000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1QLCfgmNBBUwcJR3QINl6z\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrma.com.au\/firstsaturday\/all\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFirst Saturday of the Season\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn more about what you can do to prepare and download the new and improved\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1687303503496000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1GbyL-7dvL1fAAhMvUeIaQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/emergencies\/prepare\/get-prepared-app\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Red Cross Get Prepared app\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, co-created with NRMA Insurance.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #242424; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #242424;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Wild Weather Tracker\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe NRMA Insurance Wild Weather Tracker monitors severe weather claims across New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania and is released after every season to encourage people to take regular steps to protect their homes, properties, vehicles and communities. Online research of 3,500 people across NSW (1,000), QLD (1,000), the ACT (500), SA (500) and WA (500) was conducted on behalf of NRMA Insurance by PureProfile in May 2023.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout NRMA Insurance\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ENRMA Insurance is one of Australia’s most trusted general insurance providers – helping people protect the things they care about since 1920. It has a long proud history of working with communities to build their resilience against severe weather and keep people safer on the road. NRMA Insurance protects customers across NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, ACT and Tasmania. NRMA Insurance is backed by IAG, the largest general insurer in Australia and New Zealand.\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E1\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Based on survey findings (\u003Cb\u003E61% of Australians don’t have an emergency plan\u003C\/b\u003E) and latest\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/people\/population\/national-state-and-territory-population\/latest-release%23data-downloads-data-cubes\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1687303503496000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0qn3RSACB2QwuwL6p9e8Hj\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/people\/population\/national-state-and-territory-population\/latest-release#data-downloads-data-cubes\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EABS population figures (18+)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E2\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Online research of 3,500 people\u0026nbsp;across NSW (1,000), QLD (1,000), the ACT (500), SA (500) and WA (500) – conducted on behalf of NRMA Insurance by PureProfile in May 2023\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E3\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Survey findings showing 65% of younger people aged 18-34 years old don’t have a plan compared to 58% of those aged over 55, and 64% of people living in major metro areas don’t have a plan compared to 42% of those living in rural areas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteText\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteReference\" style=\"vertical-align: super;\"\u003E4\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Just 1 in 3 took any steps to prepare during autumn and only 51% plan to this winter: The lowest since quarterly NRMA Insurance Wild Weather Tracker research commenced in autumn 2021.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteText\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteText\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 20th June 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"m_831261982092780476MsoFootnoteText\" style=\"background-color: white; margin: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/12\/managing-your-dog-during-bushfires.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EManaging your Dog during Bushfires \u0026amp; Smoke Hazards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/03\/protecting-your-pet-after-floods-8-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E8 Tips for Protecting your Pet after the Floods\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/5-pet-first-aid-skills-you-need-to-know.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E5 Pet First Aid Skills You Need to Know\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/common-pet-emergencies-that-need.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECommon Pet Emergencies that require Immediate Veterinary Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3789936957210097650\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/june-is-national-pet-preparedness-month.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3789936957210097650"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3789936957210097650"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/june-is-national-pet-preparedness-month.html","title":"June is National Pet Preparedness Month - Have an Emergency Plan!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7VIFcX7pWpwLlW2paMCd92xphMnCr1JvntcuvrhUDVVu02Y5F7C2hXmvWitQRy3cGAfa-oGPjQMZ_ncVRtc_XNqBsXyvC7dka8oi7zWOKUGgINxPQWEszszlLcLdFHm2yyuMkkUi6Pq9wKbwPPiRBOmkT-I2W0peGrv3Mj2JXIVG6__x1eLW8xHlYEtE\/s72-c\/June_is_National_Pet_Preparedness_Month_small_black_dog_wrapped_in_Red_Cross_blanket.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4041995477710640507"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-16T10:10:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-16T10:13:55.594+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POISONS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rodent Bait Warning: Here Come the Mice"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBx7Tomea3M5b59dgDCrpKGAyXLu3hiIgLOfZDyRqpEuTiFtM-DYKuZxbvs43_7w4f04OfN5bSlpuq7DlpgMlH4TgRyVT6twJmQa8aF2pvIiWFcEwWS9YJdprLqarHV3JK8NSwbk0XYy-4a-HS5wf6eBtNvIpCunaTDoPnwgdafI0Tyo70ggGGSdHu\/s1000\/Rat_Bait_Poisoning_in_Pets_Kelpie_breed_at_risk_dog_grabbing_mouse_lying_on_the_grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"666\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBx7Tomea3M5b59dgDCrpKGAyXLu3hiIgLOfZDyRqpEuTiFtM-DYKuZxbvs43_7w4f04OfN5bSlpuq7DlpgMlH4TgRyVT6twJmQa8aF2pvIiWFcEwWS9YJdprLqarHV3JK8NSwbk0XYy-4a-HS5wf6eBtNvIpCunaTDoPnwgdafI0Tyo70ggGGSdHu\/s16000\/Rat_Bait_Poisoning_in_Pets_Kelpie_breed_at_risk_dog_grabbing_mouse_lying_on_the_grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs the weather cools, the rodents come looking for a warm place to call home. This can lead to an influx of mice and rats entering domestic residents around Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E issues a timely reminder about the dangers of rodent bait and how to prevent your pet from becoming seriously ill.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“As the cold weather strikes, the prevalence of mice in the home certainly increases,” Nadia Crighton from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E says. “Understandably, many Australians will be looking for the quick fix option and utilising rodent baits, but as the demand increases to poison these unwanted critters, we also see an increase in the number of claims for toxicity in pets.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E certainly notices an uptrend in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eclaims from May to August\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E with another peak occurring during \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJanuary\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E – a possible indication that old forgotten baits have been dislodged and found by curious canines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHiding baits behind refrigerators, ovens, and garages may seem like a great idea.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQFJ5uooE6TpcsSiEdk1iVbx5pW2snImsDQ1zMi31ADoL76KmypA7nnI13tsPaRRm9YhXPopkBbCGINcv-BpmLG1DdRkLpFUwsB3W43TJINp4EVRSO3eRq2s2G6Z0pFL3K63b8vK-VM1L7HM-7hdlJ0GQK3tWUY6U0waW30aAAI9njPeQ3bPepUzhj\/s1440\/Warning_about_Rat_Bait_Poisoning_for_Pet_Owners_poisoned_mouse_suburban_Sydney_October_2020.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQFJ5uooE6TpcsSiEdk1iVbx5pW2snImsDQ1zMi31ADoL76KmypA7nnI13tsPaRRm9YhXPopkBbCGINcv-BpmLG1DdRkLpFUwsB3W43TJINp4EVRSO3eRq2s2G6Z0pFL3K63b8vK-VM1L7HM-7hdlJ0GQK3tWUY6U0waW30aAAI9njPeQ3bPepUzhj\/w300-h400\/Warning_about_Rat_Bait_Poisoning_for_Pet_Owners_poisoned_mouse_suburban_Sydney_October_2020.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EHowever, these baits can be easily moved by rodents and suddenly be easily accessible to your pet. It’s important for pet owners to understand that most rat bait poisonings occur after the bait has been hidden.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We strongly advise that if you have a rodent issue in your home or pet-friendly workplace to call in the professionals,” she says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Accidental poisoning due to rat bait is a major problem around this time of year, and pet owners need to be vigilant to avoid disaster.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENot only is it deadly to your pet, but it can also be incredibly costly, with a recent insurance claim for rodent bait toxicity in Australia reaching $17,653*!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Rodenticide or commonly referred to as ‘rat bait,’ typically contains chemicals that are harmful to rodents, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanticoagulants or other poisons\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,” Crighton says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcLlQKRaI8GDi7Ab40aW3VpnfjLTdXxtEt7G0I6j9qyV0wru36bhsh5tdWmkh5wxsVQSu1BdBGfL5JxWDOGmUNAYEDGInddZiFTJPz-SRnFaGpW60gQRe4nQiG48MDX90wOMIQbgkCfTca1SWYXr8rTx9ODSnQfrE4YNmzhFE1F0iABV0bSuxDHnN5\/s958\/Worsening_mouse_plague_in_Australia_prompts_warning_over_rat_bait.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: georgia; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"516\" data-original-width=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcLlQKRaI8GDi7Ab40aW3VpnfjLTdXxtEt7G0I6j9qyV0wru36bhsh5tdWmkh5wxsVQSu1BdBGfL5JxWDOGmUNAYEDGInddZiFTJPz-SRnFaGpW60gQRe4nQiG48MDX90wOMIQbgkCfTca1SWYXr8rTx9ODSnQfrE4YNmzhFE1F0iABV0bSuxDHnN5\/s16000\/Worsening_mouse_plague_in_Australia_prompts_warning_over_rat_bait.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“However, when ingested by dogs, rat bait can have severe consequences and pose a significant risk to their health.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERodenticide poisoning in dogs can lead to internal bleeding, organ damage, neurological symptoms, such as seizures, tremors and paralysis, and respiratory distress. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Because the rat poison is so readily available many pet owners do not understand the dangers they are placing their beloved companion animals in when simply throwing a bait under the refrigerator or behind the oven,” Crighton warns. “If this bait is moved and becomes available to your dog, chances are they will ingest it as many contain enticing smells that attract not only rats and mice – but also your beloved dog.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECats are also at risk\u003C\/b\u003E; however, they do tend to have lower incidents of ingesting the bait. However, there is also the risk of your cat or dog ingesting a poisoned rodent. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“This can also lead to poisoning complications in pets,” Crighton says. “So, when it comes to the issue of rodents, the best solution is to call in the professionals who can safely set baits away from your pet or stick to the old fashion mouse trap.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPest experts also suggest ensuring your home is up to scratch before the cold weather hits and the mice and rats come looking for a warm and toasty environment to nest for the winter. Fixing any cracks and openings around the home, cutting back overhanging trees near your roof line, and cleaning up any pet food and scraps from outside. Keeping pet food stored in a sealed container is also recommended. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERats can also pose a problem for pets when it comes to Leptospirosis. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/another-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELeptospirosis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is transmitted by rodents’ urine, with dogs picking up this disease by drinking from contaminated ponds and puddles. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Ensuring you deal with a rat problem in the correct fashion is important for pets on many levels,” Crighton says. “If you have a serious rodent problem, chat with your veterinarian about a vaccination for Leptospirosis.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERat Bait Poisoning Symptoms:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELethargy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWeakness\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELoss of appetite\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVomiting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDiarrhoea\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPale gums\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIncreased thirst or urination\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJaundice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“If you suspect that your dog has ingested rat bait or any other toxic substance, it is crucial to seek immediate veterinary care,” Crighton recommends. “Prompt treatment can significantly improve the chances of a positive outcome for your pet.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Breeds affected by Rat Bait Poisoning:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe top breeds are typically \u003Cb\u003ETerrier types\u003C\/b\u003E, those who love their nose, and \u003Cb\u003Eworking dogs\u003C\/b\u003E! However, any dog can become a victim of bait poisoning. The 2022 claims data for PIA policies show, amongst the most commonly insured dogs, Terrier breeds are the most affected by rat poisoning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ECairn Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/07\/australian-kelpie-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Kelpie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralian Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBeagle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAustralian Cobberdog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/australian-cattle-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Cattle Dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAmerican Bully\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/labrador-retriever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELabrador\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/golden-retriever-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGolden Retriever\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* $17,653 is the highest “rodent bait” toxicity claim received in the last 12 months to 31\/5\/23, by PIA’s underwriter and policy administrator, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 16th June 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/another-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-dogs.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnother Leptospirosis Outbreak in Dogs in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/dog-first-aid-quick-reference-guide.html\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDog First Aid: Quick Reference Guide\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; 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