Watchdog urges pet owners to take paws before signing up for insurance plans

Hongkongers buying insurance for their pets have been urged to carefully examine third-party liability terms and pay special attention to coverage related to disputes and animals with a history of aggression. The Consumer Council issued the warning less than a week after more than 900 restaurants became legally allowed to welcome dogs on the premises as part of a government scheme. In a report published on Wednesday, the council noted that about 19 of the 24 pet insurance plans in June included.