Be Prepared for a Paw-some Autumn with Your Pet
The Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons are a time for food, fun and festivities—but they can
also be a dangerous time for pets. We’ve teamed with VPI® Pet Insurance to bring you these
simple tips to ensure your pet’s safety this autumn.
VPI is the #1 veterinarian-recommended pet insurance, and is available year-round as a
voluntary benefit. <Company Name> employees will receive a 5% discount; owners of multiple
pets qualify for discounts of up to 15%.* For more information, visit PetsVPI.com or call 877-PetsVPI.
No sweets for pets
Keep all candy—especially chocolate and anything containing the sweetener xylitol—away from
pets. Make sure used wrappers are discarded properly and your pet isn’t able to dig them out of
the trash.
Keep eyes on the ground
Be cautious and alert when walking your pet outside. Frequently scan the ground for dropped
candy that your pet could consume.
Fight the temptation to feed table scraps
Fatty holiday meats can cause a number of gastrointestinal problems while bones can cause
obstructions or choking.
Diminish decoration dangers
Place Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations out of the reach of pets. Accidental ingestion
could cause choking, poisoning or result in the need for surgery.
Wrangle escape artists
Whether you’re having a gathering at your home or welcoming trick-or-treaters at the door,
designate a secure, indoor spot for your pet. Increased traffic at your door provides opportunities
for your pet to slip out.
Play dress-up safely
If you dress your pet in a costume, make sure the outfit is roomy, reflective and fire retardant.
Costuming that’s tied too tightly could cut off circulation or choke your pet.
For a no-obligation quote on VPI Pet Insurance or to enroll, visit PetsVPI.com or call 877Pets-VPI. Ask about your 5% group discount—available year-round!
*Rate discount applies to the base medical plan only. Pet owners will receive an additional 5% multiple-pet discount by
insuring two to three pets or a 10% discount on each policy for four or more pets. All applications are subject to
underwriting approval. Read your policy for compete coverage details.
Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA) Brea, CA, National Casualty Company (all other states),
Madison, WI, an A+15 rated company. © 2012 Veterinary Pet Insurance Company. Nationwide Insurance is a service
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