Learn about the top 10 medical conditions affecting dogs and cats and their associated costs based on Nationwide claims data from 2015. Here are the top three in each category.
Top three medical conditions in dogs:
- Allergic dermatitis
- Otitis externa
- Benign skin neoplasia
Top three medical conditions in cats:
- Feline cystitis, or FLUTD
- Periodontitis/Dental disease
- Chronic renal disease
Source: DVM 360, April 7, 2016.
The results are based on more than 1.3 million pet insurance claims submitted to Nationwide in 2015 for more than 550,000 pets.
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