Recently VPI Pet Insurance used data collected from insurance claims to compile a Top Ten list of why most pets need to go to the vet.
Coming from a veterinary background, I can tell you that all of these can cost a small fortune to treat. Let's take number 3 on the dog side - Pyoderma, or as most people know it, hot spots.
What all is involved with the treatment of a hot spot?
- Shaving and cleaning of the area - yes there is a cost for that!
- Topical treatment - costly in both time and money for the pet's owner.
- The dreaded e-collar - these lovely little devices can cause more headache than you can imagine! Not only do most pets HATE these plastic shields, but many a knickknack and back of the owner's leg have been damaged by the dreaded "cone". If you've ever had a pet with one of these, you know what I mean and probably have the scars to prove it.
- Antibiotics - expensive, time consuming and now you have to deal with pilling your pet.
- Steroids - they aren't just for athletes but they are just as bad for your pet.
All of this....for this:
The sad part is that most of these money draining issues are the reason that many pets get sent to shelters. Owners no longer want to deal with the "problem child". Over 3 million shelter pets are euthanized every year in the USA. Many of these can be avoided by proper care at home and many can be helped by organizations like the North Shore Animal League - the largest no-kill shelter in the United States - by promoting no-kill shelters, adoptions, and spay/neuter.
Casey is helping in more ways than one:
1. We have teamed up with North Shore Animal Leaguehttp://www.animalleague.org/ to help end shelter pet euthanasias. Every time a Casey product is purchased from our Casey eBay store, 20% is donated to the North Shore Animal League.
2. By purchasing Casey products like Essentials Supplement and Just Relief for Dogs and Cats, you make your pet healthier and happier so those visits to the vet need only be for routine exams and vaccines.
So do your part and help both your own pet and those less fortunate that still deserve a better life. Check out our eBay store at http://stores.ebay.com/caseypets or visit our website at Casey Charities for more information.
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Interesting list that Caey Pets Essential addresses all of those in some form. On the hot spots, we educate so often how food can be one of the main culprits with allergies to ingredients in food and in treats. Sadly, as you said, the pet often is given up on WHEN...the issue is the owners fault by buying cheap food loaded with grains and cheap ingredients. Nutrition is the key to balance the pet as well as people. Thank goodness for North Shore League, welcoming these throw aways, with a second chance. That is why we so eagerly want to generously support them. Help us help them to help pets. Got to feel good about that.
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