(Bloomberg) – Head trauma is the most costly medical mishap to treat for pets hurt at dog parks, according to Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
The average expense is $591 for such an injury, which can occur when a dog crashes into an object or another pet, the Columbus, Ohio-based insurer said Wednesday in a statement. That compares with $361 for the category of lacerations or bite wounds, and $143 for insect bites. Hypothermia or heat stroke costs $579.
|$10M spent on dog park-related injuries in 2015
Nationwide, which is better known for insuring cars and homes, has been expanding into pet coverage and seeking to highlight the offerings as people with more disposable income spend on animals that are often considered family members. Last year, Nationwide members spent more than $10 million on dog park-related medical conditions, according to the statement. The injuries can be more common in warmer weather.
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