Pet Health News Seven In 10 Dog Owners Care More About Their Pet’s Health Than Their Own

90% of dog owners say pet’s health as important or more important than their own

A new poll of 1,900 U.S. dog owners found 52% claimed their dog’s health is just as important as their own health, while another 41% said their dog’s health is even more important than their own. Half ... Read More

Half of America’s 87 million pet owners have decided against vet treatment — what’s behind the alarming trend

Fur babies are family. But for many Americans, the cost of caring for them is becoming unbearable. A Gallup poll found 52% of U.S. pet owners say they’ve had to put off veterinary care because of the ... Read More

2025 Pet Care Trends: Insights for Veterinary Practices

According to the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, today’s pet owners expect relationship-based experiences and value. Read More

Pet health care prices are so high that most owners are skipping treatments

Whether their bestie is Fido or Fifi, owners are getting more finicky about the costs of their pets’ healthcare. More than half of owners – including those in high earning households – have skipped ... Read More

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 pet owners as lifetime cost of cats and dogs exceeds $30K — are pets now only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared

3 in 4 pet owners face surprise bills over $250, yet only 31% feel financially prepared Misjudged pet care expenses are fueling demand for insurance and credit-based solutions The cost of caring for a ... Read More

How pets improve their owners’ mental health

Almost three in five Americans say that their pet literally saved their life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that 56% have been rescued by their four-legged ... Read More

Why the rise of pet-vaccine hesitancy matters

Ultimately, pet-vaccine resistance reflects a deeper malaise: fraying trust in science and medicine. The logic of prevention remains unchanged. Vaccines spare suffering, extend lives, and protect pets ... Read More

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

If you asked most pet owners, “Does having a pet impact your mental health?” you’d likely hear a resounding “Yes!” A 2023 survey found that the vast majority (86%) of pet owners believe their pets ... Read More

Why Dog Parents Are Obsessed With This Daily Multivitamin

M ore and more pet parents are becoming meticulous about what goes into their dogs’ bodies, and honestly, this shift is long overdue. We’ve entered a new era of pet care where it’s not just about ... Read More