Sun’s out, paws out — more than one in 10 pet owners put sunscreen on their pet.
That’s according to a survey of 2,000 US pet owners split evenly by region, where during the summer, 15% apply sunblock to their pet.
But pet parenting steps up a notch, as a similar number find summer to be the most challenging season to care for their pets. One-third of pet parents even spend somewhere between 11 and 20 minutes preparing their pet for summer outdoor adventures, while another 23% take up to 30 minutes. , the survey looked to understand how pet owners are approaching the summer months and ensuring their pets are safe and healthy.
36% of pet owners are concerned year-round about fleas and ticks, for which the summer season puts them on high alert. “While it’s unsurprising that pet owners in the Southeast are more concerned about fleas and ticks than any other region given the warmer temperatures, it’s important for all pet owners – no matter the region – to keep their pet up to date on a preventative as fleas and ticks can thrive in most environments,” said Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM, parasitology field specialist, Merck Animal Health.
Nonetheless, being a pet owner is a full-time job and concerns over fleas and ticks , chronic conditions and heartworm disease remain at the forefront of their minds 365 days a year.
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