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Vancouver, Washington, December 8, 2021/PRNewswire/-If you would rather hug your pet at home than venture into the world, you are not alone. A new survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital of 1,000 people who have had dogs or cats in the past two years found that 76% of people said they prefer to spend time with their pets compared to their partners, friends or family members, close to half ——Including 49% of men and 47% of women admitted that they paid less attention to dating life in 2021, and instead spent time at home with dogs or cats. One-third of women shortened or rescheduled Honeymoon time to reduce the time spent with dogs or cats.  

Banfield analyzed the findings and data from the practice’s proprietary pet health records database (the largest in the United States) to better understand how people handle pet ownership two years after the pandemic, and what these changes might have for pet care in the future What it means. Obviously, the relationship between humans and animals will only become stronger, and owners are more concerned about the health of their pets than ever before. Ninety-five percent of respondents made veterinary care of pets a priority this year, and 44% of respondents admitted that their cats or dogs received more medical care than they had in the past 12 months.

This is a major leap since the beginning of the pandemic. The Banfield survey in May 2020 found that compared with before the pandemic, 20% of owners are more willing to take their pets to the veterinarian for preventive health checks. People are also looking for new ways to get answers to their questions and concerns: Banfield facilitated 320,000 chats on its telemedicine service Vet Chat, helping owners to contact veterinarians anytime, anywhere, and get pet care advice and concerns from a comfortable environment. Classification supports their home.   

As people spend more quality time with their pets, owners may become better at noticing when problems occur. Compared with before the pandemic, Banfield's data in the past two years found that dogs diagnosed with itching or itchy skin have increased by 26%, indicating that owners are committed to providing pets with the care they need.  

"As the nation’s leading provider of preventive veterinary care, we are encouraged that pets and their people are closer than ever, and owners are increasingly looking for ways to spend quality time with their pets and make sure their pets get The care they need—whether through office visits or new care models such as telemedicine," said Molly McAllister, Chief Medical Officer of Banfield Pet Hospital. "As the bond between pet owners continues to grow, veterinary professionals have a unique opportunity to play a more important role in people's lives, with the ultimate goal of helping more and more pets stay happy and healthy."   

Additional surveys and data insights show how pets affect our daily lives-from finding any excuses to spend more quality time with cats and dogs (whether that means canceling appointments or getting pets to participate in fitness programs) to seeking more veterinarians through the office Advise and consult on visits or telemedicine applications. The survey results detailed below indicate that by 2022, we will continue to see more responsible and pet-obsessed owners.  

Affectionate and anxious pets Although some pets like to spend extra quality time together-86% of owners say their pets have become more intimate in the past 12 months-Banfield has also found that more and more pets behave Show signs of behavioral problems such as anxiety.   

47% of interviewed owners believe that their pets have experienced separation anxiety in the past year. After analyzing Banfield's data, the hospital found that since the pandemic began, there has been a 45% increase in dogs showing signs consistent with anxiety/fear, and a 91% increase in cats.   

Although it’s important to spend quality time with pets, Banfield Veterinarian recommends that owners talk to their veterinarian team to resolve any behavioral issues and make sure the pet is ready to succeed—so that they can do it whether they are alone at home or playing with their pets. Keep calm and content. family. Read more here.  

Swipe left to spend more time with our pets. 94% of people said that their pets have affected their social life to some extent. To their other half. Maybe it’s because pets can reassure us-Mars Pet Care’s recent "Let People and Pets Together Report" found that if they can bring a pet, more than six in ten (63%) people will be at social gatherings. Feel more at home.  

Others prefer to skip the awkward first date and spend the night with their pet: about one in ten people admit to canceling their date in the past year because their pet can't come. . Other findings include:  

72% of Fido exercisers said that their pets helped them achieve their health goals this year. When asked how:  

Home is where the pet is. 80% of pandemic pet owners say their dog or cat has affected their living arrangements. According to the survey:  

Care on the couch At the end of last year, Banfield predicted that telemedicine will play an increasingly important role this year, allowing more pets to receive preventive care and promoting their health and well-being. According to the survey:  

High-tech pets Last year, Banfield also predicted that pet equipment will become more and more popular. According to the survey:  

Pets: Bringing people together to raise pets is not always tail-wagging and grunting, but the bond between people and animals can have a positive impact on people and communities. According to the survey, 98% of parents said that keeping pets during the pandemic had an impact on their families, and 67% said that their children learned more responsibility. Other findings include:  

About Banfield Pet Hospital® Banfield Pet Hospital was established in Portland, Oregon in 1955 and is today a pioneer in preventive veterinary care, with more than 1,000 general veterinary hospitals in 42 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. More than 3,600 Banfield veterinarians are dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care to more than 3 million pets each year. Banfield collects data for each visit in the largest electronic veterinary health record system in the United States. Our goal is to serve pets, humans and society. As part of the practice family of Mars Veterinary Health, Banfield is committed to achieving its goal-A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®-because pets create a better world for us.

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