The Co-op offers discount on pet insurance
The Co-operative Pet Insurance is urging pet owners to take extra care with their animals' health as temperatures rise.
To help pet owners safeguard their pets health The Co-operative Insurance is now offering a 25% discount on all pet insurance policies bought online.
The UK has been basking in sunshine recently, with temperatures in some cases being higher than in European holiday resorts.
Lee Mooney, Head of Pet Insurance at The Co-operative Insurance, said: "Humans are increasingly bombarded with summer health dos and don'ts, but pet owners do not have the same luxury and whilst they do their utmost to ensure their pets are safe in the sun, some things can be overlooked."
The Co-operative Pet Insurance top tips for looking after pets in the summer months:
Ensure that your pet has adequate water supplies - place bowls of water throughout the house and take a bottle of water and bowl with you when you take your pet for a walk
Keep food fresh - in warmer weather bacteria on food grows more quickly so ensure that your pets' food bowl is washed and replenished regularly
Never leave your pet in the car - if you need to nip to the shops, leave your pet at home as the heat in enclosed spaces such as cars can quickly become stifling and dangerous
Walk pets in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are generally lower
Groom your pet regularly, this will not only decrease the likelihood of them carrying ticks and fleas but will also cool them down
Check labels on weed killers and insecticides as many can be harmful to household pets if not used in a controlled manner
From Friday (July 1) The Co-operative Pet Insurance is offering every customer who buys pet insurance online a 25% discount, with cat insurance starting from £4.84 a month and dog insurance from £8.18 a month.
Key features of the cover include:
Upto £5,000 cover for vet fees
Comprehensive dental cover
Multi pet discount which will save you £12 per pet added to the policy
The Co-operative Pet Insurance is available online at co-operativeinsurance.co.uk.