PetSure research shows Aussie pet parents are neglecting at-home pet health routines with just 10% of pet owners having a regular routine in place such as brushing their pet’s teeth or checking for fleas and tricks.
Despite the cost of living crisis, the research also found 82% of pet owners spend money spoiling their pets each month.
The Pet Health Monitor 2023 report shows the top five health conditions for dogs were skin allergies, ear infections, arthritis, gastritis and diarrhoea. For felines, the common health conditions were vomiting, gastrointestinal tract diseases, dental disease, diarrhoea and urinary tract disease.
“Like many pet owners, vets are animal lovers and they want the best for your fur baby, but pet parents need to do their due diligence. While pampering can provide enrichment for pets, it’s simple things like regularly brushing your dog’s teeth or checking for fleas and ticks that pet parents should prioritise,” vet Dr Betty Chan says.
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 continues.
Learn more about pet health trends & proactive pet healthcare tips in this media article:
PetSure’s Pet Health Monitor 2023 report reveals lack of at-home pet health checks. – 9Honey (nine.com.au)
Download the Pet Health Monitor report 2023: https://petsure.com.au/pet-health-monitor/
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