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More Than Half of Pet Owners Don’t Know What to Do If Their Pet Chokes

  • Mar 2
  • 1 min read
  • More than half of pet owners (52%) wouldn’t know what to do if their pet was choking, according to new research.

  • Almost one in three (29%) would be unsure how to act if they suspected

    their pet had heatstroke.

  • Data also shows everyday food risks are still being missed, with a quarter of

    owners unaware that raw bread dough (27%) or cooked bones (24%) can be

    dangerous for pets.


New research reveals a knowledge gap among British pet owners when it comes to common pet emergencies like choking, heatstroke, bleeding, toxic foods, and allergic reactions to stings. In fact, the study by Agria Pet Insurance shows more than half (52%) of pet owners are unsure what they should do if their pet is choking, and one in three (29%) are uncertain about what action to take if they suspect their pet is suffering from heatstroke.


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