This survey shows the proportion of dog owners taking healthcare measures to protect their dogs health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by key measures. Among respondents, 90 percent have currently registered their dog with a vet.
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Proportion of dog owners taking preventative healthcare measures to protect their dog's health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by key measures
This survey shows the proportion of dog owners taking healthcare measures to protect their dogs health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by key measures. Among respondents, 90 percent have currently registered their dog with a vet.
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| Percentage of dog owners | |
|---|---|
| Microchipped | 91% |
| Currently registered with a vet | 90% |
| Wormed | 84% |
| Treated for fleas | 79% |
| Vaccinated (regular boosters) | 77% |
| Vaccinated (primary course) | 75% |
| Neutered | 71% |
| Insured | 57% |
| Percentage of dog owners | |
|---|---|
| Microchipped | 91% |
| Currently registered with a vet | 90% |
| Wormed | 84% |
| Treated for fleas | 79% |
| Vaccinated (regular boosters) | 77% |
| Vaccinated (primary course) | 75% |
| Neutered | 71% |
| Insured | 57% |
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This survey shows the proportion of dog owners taking healthcare measures to protect their dogs health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by key measures. Among respondents, 90 percent have currently registered their dog with a vet.
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- May 2018
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January 9-19, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,080 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Dog owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January 9-19, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,080 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Dog owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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