The lists of top reasons pets see veterinarians don’t change much year to year, according to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance’s third annual Cost of Pet Health Care 2018 report. The report ranks the top 10 ailments for dogs and cats that triggered a vet clinic visit. With trends stable in ailment-related veterinary visits, clinics can more comprehensively plan staffing and inventory based on their own records.
The following top accident and illness claims for dogs are:
1) Skin conditions (22% of all dog claims)
2) Stomach issues
3) Ear infections
4) Eye conditions
5) Pain
6) Growths
7) Urinary tract infections
8) Allergies
9) Cruciate ligament tears and surgery
10) Cancer
The following top accident and illness claims for cats are:
1) Stomach issues (29% of all cat claims)
2) Urinary tract infections (13%)
3) Skin conditions (12%)
4) Cancer (12%)
5) Eye conditions (11%)
6) Ear infections (8%)
7) Pain (6%)
8) Growths (4%)
9) *Foreign body obstruction (3%)
10) *Allergies (2%)
* new to the frequent ailment list
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, November 13, 2018. Link.
INSIGHTS: Attention sale representatives! Us this information to prioritize your discussion planning. For example, eye conditions are prevalent in both cats and dogs. Review your portfolios and study the product selections and applications. Then make eye conditions and solutions a topic for a minimum of one turn through your territory.