Dermatitis, otitis externa among top pet insurance claimsApril 13, 2023Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
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Dermatitis, gastropathy among top pet insurance claimsMarch 29, 2022Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
Allergies, otitis lead top 10 list of conditions during COVID-19June 15, 2020COVID-19 may have caused an upheaval for human health, but conditions for pets have largely remained the same.
VitusVet, Nationwide surpass one million mobile insurance claimsJanuary 15, 2020VitusVet has processed more than one million claims through its mobile app on behalf of insurance provider, Nationwide.
CBD and hemp product claims spike by 300 percent, says TrupanionApril 11, 2019Pet insurance claims for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products increased by 300 percent between 2017 and 2018. This is according to Trupanion, which says it has seen a large increase in submitted claims relating to CBD products over the past six years. The insurance company found more than 20 percent of Americans were living in states where recreational marijuana use was legal by 2017. This is up from five percent before California, Massachusetts, and Nevada were added to the list of states where it's legal. Based on Trupanion's data, the U.S. states with the most claims for CBD are: 1) Washington 2) New Jersey 3) Florida 4) New York There is an abundance of anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of CBD and hemp products to pets, but little formal research. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is toxic to pets, causing balance problems, irregular heartbeat, incontinence, or worse. Inhalation by second-hand smoke can be dangerous too, as well as edible forms of THC. The top conditions pet owners use CBD or hemp for their pets are seizures, musculoskeletal issues, such as arthritis and hip dysplasia, cancer, and behavioral issues, like anxiety.
