Aussie pet owners are missing a trick when taking care of their furry friends, with PetSure research showing just one in 10 prioritise regular at-home pet health routines like brushing their pet’s coat or checking for fleas and ticks.
With pet parents prioritising pampering over proactive pet health checks, PetSure is calling on pet parents to do their due diligence – not just for their pets, but for vets across Australia.
Dr Betty Chan, Vet Advisor at PetSure, said, like many pet owners, vets are animal lovers who want the best for your fur baby, but pet parents must do their due diligence.
“Being proactive with a regular at-home health routine could help detect and address issues early on, resulting in better pet healthcare outcomes. In some cases, this could mean a health condition is less complex and costly to treat – leading to a more positive experience for pets, their owners and vets,” she said.
The Pet Health Monitor 2023 report analyses PetSure claims data to reveal key pet health trends, including insights from the veterinary field, common health conditions for dogs and cats, and tips for proactive pet healthcare.
Separate PetSure research shows just a third of respondents can spot signs of stomach or gut issues in their pets, despite gastrointestinal tract infections being cited as one of the top five health conditions for both cats and dogs.
Less than a third of pet parents brush their pet’s teeth each week, despite it being an important way to avoid dental disease.
Dr Chan urges pet parents to remember MEOWS – Mishaps, Ears, Oral Hygiene, Weight and Skin for proactive pet healthcare routines. To learn more about the research and tips, see the media article below:
Home check-ups the trick to healthy pets | Gippsland Times
Download the Pet Health Monitor 2023 report: https://petsure.com.au/pet-health-monitor/
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