Results of the 2002 AVMA survey of US pet-owning households regarding use of veterinary services and expenditures

摘要

Female household members of all age groups were primarily responsible for pet care. Between 1996 and 2001, the mean number of veterinary visits per animal increased for each type of pet. Sixty percent of expenditures on veterinary expenses in 2001 (among dogs, cats, birds, and horses) was for dogs.