New research commissioned by Royal Canin® indicates it takes three months and 23 days to finally get the hang of things with a new pet, according to new research. The OnePoll survey found 80 percent asserted the first year of owning a pet is the most important. It also revealed that year isn’t easy as 64 percent believe the first year is the most difficult.
Source: 72point. Link. The results indicated the most important decisions in the first year of pet ownership:
- How to train my pet 46%
- What to feed my pet 40%
- What kind of feeding schedule my pet should be on 39%
- What tricks to teach my pet 37%
- What rules my pet should have 35%
- How often to feed my pet 34%
- What to name my pet 29%
- How to find a good veterinarian 25%
- How often my pet should be taken to the veterinarian 19%
Results are reviewed in the article as well as in a video < link >
INSIGHTS: Animal health pros cannot read this with a laissez-faire attitude. The results are filled with opportunity for veterinary teams, as well as for groomers, retailers and B2C media.
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