A recent online survey carried out by pet supplement provider Vita Animal Health has “revealed key insights into the mind of pet owners surrounding gastrointestinal upset in their dogs and the use of pre and probiotics”, the firm reports.
The survey highlighted that 64.5% of owners said their dog has suffered from gastrointestinal upset, yet 68% said they either ‘don’t know’ or are ‘not sure’ on how pre and probiotics can support gastrointestinal upset. The aim of the survey was to gather information on dog owners' perceptions of ‘tummy upset’ in their dogs and raise awareness on how pre and probiotics can support their pets’ digestive health.
When asked how they manage their dog’s digestive upset, over half (51.8%) stated they used home cooked chicken and rice. Less than a third (28.6%) sought veterinary advice, and only 18.8% use a pre and probiotic, despite half of the respondents thinking they would be useful.
Meanwhile, 77% of respondents worry about their dog being in distress, and 30% of respondents expressed that not knowing what to do about gastrointestinal upset causes them to worry. The survey also identified that a notable gap in knowledge remains: 68% of dog owners said they either didn’t know or were unsure on how pre and probiotics support dogs with gastrointestinal upset.
More information about the dog owner survey can be found at www.vitaanimalhealth.com.
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