A survey of pet owners revealed respondents worry about their pet’s well-being an average of three times per day, and they spend about five hours away from their four-legged friend on any given day. The most common pet panics were revealed to be throwing up unexpectedly, falling off a chair or couch, or slipping out of their leash outside.
Almost two in five admit they lose more than 11 hours of sleep each week worrying about their pet. . . more than 15 percent are more concerned about their pet’s health issues than their own . . . 13 percent worry more about their pet’s well-being.”
Source: Talker, December 5, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: The results of questions surrounding pet recovery and owner actions taken are interesting. Notably, veterinary hospitals are not mentioned.