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Bonfire night is nearing, and, as with every year, pets are at risk. Pet owners have been urged to protect themselves and their pets, by investing in pet insurance.

In a recent poll of more than 2,000 people, only 26% had pet insurance for their pets, leaving 74% vulnerable to vet bills.

Bonfire night has for a while been a busy time of year for vets, who reported 682 incidents of animals treated for distress and injuries between October and November in 2004. Fireowrkd are believed to be the main cause of distress - up to 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of distress when the hear fireowrks, according to the RSPCA.

They seriously recommend the pet owners out there who don't have pet insurance to go out and get some. It can easily be done, especially on the Internet, and can save you a lot of hassle and worry if anything was to happen. The other advice would be to keep your pets indoors during the firework season.