ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2024
An examination of US pet owners' use of veterinary services, 2006-2018.
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- Associations Between Pet Type (Co-Walkable, Indoor-Only, and Ornamental Pets) and Well-Being: Findings from a Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study in Japan.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Prices for veterinary care of dogs, cats, and horses in Sweden and Norway: comparisons between corporate chain, government-run, and independent clinics.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Intersectionality, equity-mindedness, and access to care.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Assessing client needs in community veterinary care: a case study from WisCARES.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- U.S. residents' self-reported access to veterinary care and implications for care-seeking decisions.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- An examination of US pet owners' use of veterinary services, 2006-2018.Veterinary medicine and science · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesExamine US consumer pet-related and veterinary service expenditures and factors influencing US households' use of veterinary services.
methodsDescriptive analysis on pet-related and veterinary service expenditures and regression analysis on pet owners' use of veterinary services, using data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure from 2006 to 2018, with the sample size of 257,836 households, of which 73,593 had pet expenses.
resultsFrom 1980 to 2018, the proportion of households with pet-related and veterinary service expenditures increased. Since 2010, the percentage of pet-owning households using veterinary services has increased substantially. Household characteristics were examined and significantly affected the probability of both pet and veterinary expenditures. Non-White and Hispanic groups had increased pet ownership, but the likelihood of veterinary service use has not surpassed White and non-Hispanic pet owners.
conclusionsUnderstanding the effects of household sociodemographics, particularly race and ethnicity, on using veterinary services provides insights for optimizing strategic planning for the pet industry and veterinarians. Reviewing the implications helps adjust and fine-tune strategies and influence the sustainability of the veterinary service sector by attracting different racial and ethnic groups. Future research might focus on other social and cultural factors influencing the utilization of veterinary care. The veterinary service sector can then effectively address pet care disparities, bridge existing gaps and improve economic viability.
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