Dogs and pets injured or become ill because of summertime hazards

Whether or not you’ve opted for a staycation, remember your pet insurance as dogs and pets will still get injured or become ill because of summertime hazards.

If you buy M&S pet insurance you get access to a 24 hour advice line, Vetfone^TM.

Use the M&S website to get more information or buy pet insurance.

This service, offered as part of the M&S pet insurance cover, provides access to qualiffied veterinary nurses who can provide immediate advice on a pet’s condition.

Being available 24/7 has proved invaluable for many pet owners with 70% of calls made outside of normal veterinary hours.

Examples of calls made include

• A packet of sausages ready to go on the barbecue being eaten by a dog from Staffordshire
• A huge frog being swallowed by a young English Bull Terrier whilst walking with his owner.

Also, be aware that the Algal ‘blooms’ that sometimes appear on stagnant fresh or salty ponds contain extremely toxic compounds. These can badly affect dogs if they swallow this water and they can suffer vomitting, diarrhoea and lethargy depending on the exact toxin.