Data pulled from over 71,000 Trupanion claims provides a granular look at the evolving landscape of household hazards, including regional variances and the specific toxins most frequently presenting for emergency intervention.
While grapes and raisins are the most frequently identified toxicants across almost every U.S. state, drugs and medications are consistently the most expensive to treat. Cannabis and Xylitol continue to impact clinics.
Source: Trupanion, March 24, 2026. Link.
Since 2020, the frequency of toxicity-related claims has increased by over 30% for dogs and 50% for cats in the U.S.”
INSIGHTS: The average invoice by toxin is informative for practices and animal health pros monitoring cost of care dynamics.