04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 09:25
Columbus, OH -Treating conditions like dermatitis and gastroenteritis is routine for veterinary healthcare teams but may be unsettling for pet families. To shed light on which medical maladies most commonly prompt those unplanned veterinary visits, Nationwide® analyzed its database of more than 1.2 million insured pets to determine the top conditions affecting canines and felines, and provide average costs associated with treatment.
"We know that veterinary healthcare teams are well aware of how common many of these conditions are and how costly it can be to manage them," said Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. "Every year, Nationwide's top claims report brings that awareness to pet families - this year, it is boosted in 2024 by the addition of our Pet HealthZone. This digital resource brings together individual pet risk data, costs, breed info, and fun facts, helping educate pet families on the common (and uncommon!) conditions that their pets might be prone to."
Key takeaways
Top canine conditions |
Cost within first 30 days of treatment* |
1. Dermatitis |
$240 |
$614 |
|
$280 |
|
$446 |
|
5. Trauma |
$629 |
$1,072 |
|
$499 |
|
$565 |
|
9. Respiratory infection |
$548 |
10. Liver disease |
$500 |
Top feline conditions |
Cost within first 30 days of treatment* |
$747 |
|
$904 |
|
$694 |
|
$1,300 |
|
$447 |
|
$547 |
|
$1,575 |
|
$967 |
|
$967 |
|
$289 |
More information about these and many other pet diseases and conditions can be found on the Pet HealthZone.
With Nationwide pet health insurance, many veterinary expenses associated with the diagnosis and treatment of these common conditions are eligible for reimbursement based on the member's chosen coverage. To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs, cats, and many avian or exotic pets, visit petinsurance.com.
* This number was calculated by analyzing the 80th percentile of costs Nationwide pet insurance policyholders reported within the first 30 days after diagnosis for a given condition.
About Nationwide pet insurance
With more than 1.2 million insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Products underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH. Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebookor follow on X. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.
For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
Subscribe todayto receive the latest news from Nationwide and follow Nationwide PR on X.
Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024
Nationwide PR
614-249-6349
|
Share on: Twitter | Share on: Facebook | Share on: LinkedIn |