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The breed’s owners filed about $ 1.5 million in pet insurance claims to Southern Cross last year.
Previous research has suggested that Labradors are New Zealand’s most popular breed, accounting for one in eight purebred puppies.
“Labradors are dedicated to their families and they deserve our love, care and attention in return,” said Southern Cross Pet Insurance General Manager Anthony McPhail.
“However, they are also very energetic and have a large appetite, so they are prone to eating things they shouldn’t and getting into trouble if they are bored.”
Labrador’s insurance claims ranged from swallowing hooks, eating underwear, and swallowing rubber gloves.
“Make sure they have other safe things to play with and that they take up their time, enough exercise, lots of interaction with people and other dogs, and always control what they put in their mouths,” said Helen Beattie of the Veterinary Association of New Zealand. .
In many cases, Labradors present to veterinarians with gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal obstructions.
