Most pet owners appreciate the quality of service and care their veterinarians provide, but view them as charging too much, according to a poll done by the Angus Reid Institute. .The poll said at least three-in-five Canadians who have taken their dog, cat, or other pet in for veterinary care believe the price they paid for the service was too much. .The poll said 71% of Canadians believe emergency visits for their pets are too much. It said 22% thought it was the right price, 5% claimed it was a good deal, and 2% were unsure. .About two-thirds of people said their pet’s dental procedures were too expensive. Almost one-quarter said it had a reasonable price, and 6% found it to be a good deal or were unsure. .There were 64% of people who found treatment for their pets’ medical problems and illnesses to cost too much. Three-fifths said routine vaccinations and check-ups were expensive. .These views come amid a low uptake for pet insurance. The poll said 16% of pet owners have insurance to reduce costs..People who insure their pets give the service mixed reviews. One-in-five people said it has been a lifesaver, while one-third mentioned it was great to have, despite not needing it always. .Three-tenths said their insurance did not help them when they needed it, and one-tenth called it useless. .Pet owners gave veterinarians glowing reviews. The poll said at least four in five found they received good or excellent service from their veterinarian when their pet required a routine checkup (88%), dental procedure or treatment for medical problems and illnesses (85%), and urgent care (80%). .It said 28% of current pet owners adopted one during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost half who adopted during the pandemic said their pet or them are experiencing separation anxiety. .This poll comes after CNN was taken to the doghouse on social media on October 24 for saying pets contribute to climate change. .READ MORE: CNN GONE TO THE DOGS: Network suggest pets contribute to climate change.“Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact,” said CNN reporter Kimberley Richardson. .“In fact, researchers showed pets play a significant role in the climate crisis.”.The poll was conducted online from October 11 to 13 among a representative randomized sample of 1,618 Canadian adults who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. It has a margin of error of +/- two percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Most pet owners appreciate the quality of service and care their veterinarians provide, but view them as charging too much, according to a poll done by the Angus Reid Institute. .The poll said at least three-in-five Canadians who have taken their dog, cat, or other pet in for veterinary care believe the price they paid for the service was too much. .The poll said 71% of Canadians believe emergency visits for their pets are too much. It said 22% thought it was the right price, 5% claimed it was a good deal, and 2% were unsure. .About two-thirds of people said their pet’s dental procedures were too expensive. Almost one-quarter said it had a reasonable price, and 6% found it to be a good deal or were unsure. .There were 64% of people who found treatment for their pets’ medical problems and illnesses to cost too much. Three-fifths said routine vaccinations and check-ups were expensive. .These views come amid a low uptake for pet insurance. The poll said 16% of pet owners have insurance to reduce costs..People who insure their pets give the service mixed reviews. One-in-five people said it has been a lifesaver, while one-third mentioned it was great to have, despite not needing it always. .Three-tenths said their insurance did not help them when they needed it, and one-tenth called it useless. .Pet owners gave veterinarians glowing reviews. The poll said at least four in five found they received good or excellent service from their veterinarian when their pet required a routine checkup (88%), dental procedure or treatment for medical problems and illnesses (85%), and urgent care (80%). .It said 28% of current pet owners adopted one during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost half who adopted during the pandemic said their pet or them are experiencing separation anxiety. .This poll comes after CNN was taken to the doghouse on social media on October 24 for saying pets contribute to climate change. .READ MORE: CNN GONE TO THE DOGS: Network suggest pets contribute to climate change.“Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact,” said CNN reporter Kimberley Richardson. .“In fact, researchers showed pets play a significant role in the climate crisis.”.The poll was conducted online from October 11 to 13 among a representative randomized sample of 1,618 Canadian adults who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. It has a margin of error of +/- two percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
