Client education is a continuous challenge in veterinary practice or in a retail environment. Many new pet owners have little or no awareness about common risks. Articles like this that review risks to cats at home make good content for websites, social media posts or new pet kits.
Source: Catster, September 5, 2017.
The three most common cat injuries are represented by Pets Best Insurance cat injury claims. The top three accident claims for cats are below, along with the common causes of those claims.
- Trauma: This includes general trauma to a cat from an accident and can include getting hit by a car or injuries from jumping off something that was too high.
- Bite wound: This often is the result of a fight.
- Skin abscess: A wound that has abscessed is also the result of a fight.
INSIGHTS: Sales representatives and retail associates: Use this information when working with clients who have new pets or when helping with behavior training options or products. Your customers will thank you.