Poisoned dog claims on rise

DOG poisoning claims have shot up by more than a third since 2014.

Cocker spaniels are the breed most likely to be accidentally poisoned – often by eating food they shouldn’t, such as grapes, chocolate or alcohol.

Co-op pet insurance said the average payout this year was £508, with the highest claim at £5,264.

David Hampson, of the Co-op, said: “We want to encourage extra caution at a time when there is lots of extra food around.”