Note: These survey results are worth reviewing.
In a recent survey from OnePoll and AskVet, pet owners shared they experience anxieties and expenses found with child-rearing. More than 45 percent of pet parents worry their pets might get sick or hurt, while another 33 percent worry their pets may be unhappy. While pet parents trust veterinary professionals the most, they are also hesitant to pay for medical bills.
Ninety percent of those polled will call their veterinarian when their pet displays odd or unusual behavior, but only 79 percent schedule an appointment to visit that vet.
Source: People, May 27, 2021. Link. Overall, millennials between the ages of 25 and 40 wait for the longest to call a vet when something seems wrong with their pet — an average of nine days, compared to six days for Gen Z (18-24) and Gen X (41-55) and only three days for boomers (57+).
Pet parents often wait too long to manage their pet’s wellness. . .” Cait Pluto, AskVet
INSIGHTS: These results confirm the importance of decision support, virtual care access, as well as pet insurance or wellness plans.