Just like humans and the common cold, longtime pet owners know that some medical conditions are practically inevitable for their furry friends. We’ve all encountered the occasional (or sometimes not-so-occasional) ear infection, skin allergy or UTI with our pets, but just how common is common? According to VPI Pet Insurance and dvm360.com, pet owners turned in more claims for these ailments than any others.
Dogs:
- Ear infection
- Skin allergy
- Skin infection (hotspots)
- Gastritis (vomiting)
- Enteritis (diarrhea)
- Arthritis
- Bladder infection (cystitis)
- Soft tissue trauma
- Noncancerous tumor
- Hypothyroidism
Cats:
- Lower urinary tract disease (cystitis/FUS/FLUTD)
- Gastritis (vomiting)
- Chronic renal failure
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Enteritis (diarrhea)
- Skin allergy
- Periodontitis (dental disease)
- Ear infection
- Upper respiratory infection