Vetfone, an animal advice helpline available to M&S Pet Insurance customers, is preparing for its busiest times of the year and getting ready to deal with calls from dog owners whose pets have been injured or become ill because of summertime hazards.

In previous year’s Vetfone’s qualified veterinary nurses, who provide concerned animal lovers with immediate advice on a pet’s condition, have reported a large increase in the number of calls from policyholders whose dogs have succumbed to various summer related hazards. The service provided by the advice line is especially important and has often proved invaluable for M&S Pet Insurance customers, with around 70% of calls being made outside of normal veterinary hours.

The summer months can prove to be especially dangerous to pets for a number of reasons, as the barbeque season really gets underway and the sunny encourages owners to get outside and play with their dogs more frequently, not to mention the risks of pets ingesting new seasonal objects they shouldn’t, such as poisonous berries or fallen nuts.

Vetfone deputy operations manager, Clare Scantlebury, said: “It’s lovely for pets and their owners to enjoy being out and about during the summer, but they need to be aware of hidden dangers, which although rare, do cause real problems.”

Via EPR Network
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