New research from Admiral Pet Insurance reveals the lengths pet owners will go to look after their unwell pets; including lying to their boss to get time off work. |
Over a third (37%) of pet owners admit they have lied to their boss about taking time off to nurse a poorly pet, giving a made-up explanation instead. Top of the list of fake excuses given to bosses was looking after a sick family member or child (20%), meanwhile one in 10 (11%) pet owners said they told their boss that they were sick rather than their pet.
Most common fake excuses for taking time off to look after a sick pet Men (42%) are more likely to lie about taking time off to comfort a sick pet and lie about the reason than women (32%), and younger generations are also more likely to fib about their pets, with 65% admitting to lying to their employer about it. Meanwhile, two fifths of pet owners (43%) have taken annual leave to look after their pet when it’s been ill, while a quarter (25%) said they would take leave if their pet fell ill.
Farewell Fido
Pet-ernity leave For half of pet owners in the UK, welcoming a new pet into the home properly is a big priority and think employers should offer “pet-ernity leave” for employees to help their latest addition to their family settle in. Younger generations are the biggest advocates of employers introducing a “pet-ernity” policy (79%). Meanwhile, older generations are more likely to take more time off to settle their pet with over a third (34%) of over 45s taking a week off compared to just 9% of 18-44 year olds taking the same length of time.
Peaky pups Perhaps unsurprising when you consider that 43% of dog owners admit to doing no research on costs before getting their pup.
Rank Top 10 dog breeds for cost of treatment
Topping the list as the most problematic pooch is the cocker spaniel, with both the highest number of pet insurance claims and highest average costs for treatment, with an average lifetime claim cost of £3,112. Cocker spaniels are followed by medium and small-sized crossbreeds as the most problematic pooches . Despite this, larger breeds like the Leonberger and Bernese Mountain dog see higher monthly premiums. Sian Humphreys, Head of Pet Insurance at Admiral says, “Although not true for all dogs, larger breeds generally have a shorter lifespan and if they are going to develop medical conditions, it’s likely to be sooner in their life. They also have a higher potential to do more damage, impacting third-party liability insurance in the policy.”
Moggie Malady Sian Humphreys, Head of Pet Insurance at Admiral says, “Medically, Ragdolls are prone to congenital heart problems and can have a heart murmur from birth. This will either disappear as the cat gets older, or it can develop into something more serious.They’re also an expensive breed of cat, increasing their risk of being stolen. “ Rank Top 10 cat breeds for cost of treatment
Sian added: “Owning a pet can be really rewarding and for most animal lovers, pets play an important part in your life.” “However, it’s also a big commitment and one that comes with responsibilities so it’s important to do your research beforehand and are prepared for every eventuality.
“There are some costs you can plan and budget for, but things like vet bills can soon add up if you’re not prepared and don’t have the right insurance in place.” |
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