The 10 Pet Health Problems, Survey Reveals

Ear Infections Top List of health problems for dogs, cats suffer more urinary problems Lower

February 23, 2010 - A new survey of insurance claims relating to Dog Health Watch and cats suffer from many of these common health problems affecting their owners. But the good news is that the health problems common among domestic cats and dogs are not necessarily more expensive to treat.

In general, ear infections in dogs were the leading cause of visits to the FP in 2009, with about 68,000 applications for health insurance company-related health problems of the ear at an average cost of $ 100 per visit.

As a result of ear infections, skin allergies, skin infections or sites known, vomiting, diarrhea and discussion of the five main health problems in dogs.

Among cats, the main reason for his visit to the vet was lower urinary tract problems, with 3700 applications for health insurance for animals at an average cost of $ 260 per visit. To integrate health in the first five cats, vomiting, chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus.

Top 10 Health Conditions
This is the complete list of the top 10 health conditions of dogs and cats:

Top 10 health conditions of dogs:
   1. ear infection
   2. skin allergy
   3. skin infection/hot spots
   4. vomiting
   5. diarrhea
   6. bladder infection
   7. arthritis
   8. soft-tissue trauma
   9. noncancerous tumor
  10. eye infection

Top 10 health conditions of cats:
   1. lower urinary tract problems
   2. vomiting
   3. chronic renal failure
   4. hyperthyroidism
   5. diabetes mellitus
   6. diarrhea
   7. skin allergy
   8. dental disease
   9. ear infection
  10. eye infection

Expensive treatments

Fortunately for owners of companion animals, the researchers say that the health problems that animals are more expensive to treat are not among the five most common.

In dogs, the most expensive healthcare in the top 10 is the treatment of cancerous tumors at an average cost of $ 335 per visit, and entered at No. 9.

Most expensive health care for cats is dental disease periodontitis and No 8, with an average cost of $ 360 per visit.

Some of the 10 health conditions for pets are associated with the natural aging process of animals. However, many common health problems in animals may occur in any dog or cat, regardless of age or race.

Researchers say animal owners should familiarize themselves with the daily routines of their pets so they can more easily identify anomalous behavior that might indicate a disease or injury. Regular checks can help prevent and identify animal health problems before they become serious or costly.