VPI Pet insurance released the top 10 “most common causes of veterinary visits in 2009”. Posted on Dogchannel.com, the article is entitled “Dog Ear Infections Top Cause of Vet Visits”. Click here to read the article.
VPI, Veterinary Pet Insurance, provides pet health insurance for dogs and cats. The company claims that it receives over a million claims a year for treatment for cats and dogs.
The Top 10 Most Common Conditions were:
1) Ear Infection
2) Skin Allergy
3) Skin Infections/Hot Spots
4) Gastritis/Vomiting
5) Enteritis/Diarrhea
6) Bladder Infection
7) Arthritis
8) Soft Tissue Trauma
9) Non-Cancerous Tumor
10) Eye Infection
In terms of expenses, the most expensive condition for dogs was a non-cancerous tumor ($335 per visit), and for cats was periodontitis/dental disease ($360 per visit). Ear infections accounted for nearly 68,000 claims for dogs. The average vet bill was $100. Urinary tract infections accounted for the majority of claims for cats, which can account for a vet bill of around $260.
Regular physical exams are recommended, and there are other tips that can help you maintain your pet’s health on an ongoing basis. Check out our Shank Animal Hospital website and blog to view videos and to obtain ideas to keep your pet healthy.
Shank Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary animal care clinic. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Shank Animal Hospital has served dogs and cats in South Florida since 1973.
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