More dogs are being treated for allergies
Kristal here. By now, most of y'all know my dog Hannah suffers from allergies, both seasonal and environmental. Pet insurance company Trupanion has reported a 22% increase in allergy claims for insured pets in Georgia in 2023 compared to 2019, with the data being adjusted and measured on a per 1,000 pet basis. The insurer lists allergies as the top health conditions that prompt vet visits. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that if you suspect your pet has allergies, visit the vet immediately.
Published : a month ago by Kristal Dixon,Carly Mallenbaum in Health
Why it matters: Seasonal allergies can be terribly uncomfortable for furry friends, and they can snowball into secondary issues, including skin infections.
By the numbers: Pet insurance company Trupanion reports a 22% increase in allergy claims for insured pets in Georgia in 2023 compared to 2019, with the data growth adjusted and measured on a per 1,000 pet basis.
• Insurer says allergies top the list of health conditions that prompt vet visits.
What they're saying: It's hard to say whether allergies are indeed more prevalent or whether we're just "better at finding it and our pet owners better at seeking treatment," says American Veterinary Medical Association president Rena Carlson.
The bottom line: If you suspect your pet has allergies, take them to the vet immediately, Carlson says.
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