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Trupanion, leading pet medical insurance provider, shares respiratory health data amid rising Canine Respiratory Illness concerns
Thousands of pet parents, veterinarians and members of the animal health community joined Trupanion’s live event: Separating Fact, Fiction and Uncertainty on
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[{"type":"text","content":"Thousands of pet parents, veterinarians and members of the animal health community joined Trupanion’s live event: Separating Fact, Fiction and Uncertainty on Canine Respiratory Illness SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP), the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, today hosted an audience of thousands during a live online event, sharing proprietary data and insights in partnership with world-leading animal health experts. The live event was held in rapid response to growing concerns regarding reports of canine respiratory illness broadly circulating in the U.S. and Canada. With a wealth of claims information covering more than 3 million pets for over 20 years, Trupanion’s health data allows for insights into pet health-related patterns by age, breed, sex, state/province, and neighborhood. These high level and granular vantage points enable unique visibility into potential health-related patterns, both within and beyond the conventional norms. During the event, Trupanion shared previously unseen data related to canine respiratory illness, which indicates a step-up in respiratory-related claims in pockets of the U.S. and Canada. While elevated relative to historical periods, as a percent of Trupanion’s total claims, those that are respiratory-related comprise just 2%. State / Province and CountryYOY Change in Claims Rate (August – October, 2023 vs. 2022)California, USA+8.71%Colorado, USA+36.46%Nevada, USA+43.05%Ontario, Canada+25.17%Oregon, USA+61.86%Quebec, Canada+70.73% Copyright: Trupanion Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer, commented, “Our pets are members of our family, and we understand the concerns pet parents may feel upon reading recent news reports. While our data shows isolated increases in respiratory illness among canines, reassuringly, the magnitude at this time is not all that profound. Trupanion and our panel of experts agree, there is no need for undue alarm; instead focus on what is essential for your pets’ health. Talk to your veterinarian, and if you both agree vaccination is the right step, go ahead and do it, while continuing to live your life confidently.” The live event, which has garnered global attention, was attended live by over 6,000 participants. Trupanion members, pet parents, and veterinary professionals inte...