A new survey shows that pets are a source of comfort during COVID-19 self-isolation, however, there are concerns of pet infection.
A new national survey of more than 1,000 pet owners about their experiences relevant to their pet during the COVID-19 outbreak show that a majority of pet owners are finding comfort from their furry companions during these uncertain times, with many mentioning increased activity and social media and/or work conference call appearances.
Questions in the national survey from VitusVet dealt with three primary themes: interactions with pets during the pandemic, concerns about COVID-19 and pets, and veterinarian- or care-related topics. Full results can be found here.
AUTHOR PROFILE
Mark Olcott, DVM is a highly regarded expert on the intersection of veterinary practice and technology. A former emergency room veterinarian, he founded VitusVet to improve the connection between veterinarians and pet owners through technology. Mark holds multiple patents, is a published author, and was named by his peers as one of the Top Veterinarians in Virginia. He earned his DVM from Cornell University and a MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He lives in Maryland with his wife, three children, two cats, three dogs, snake, guinea pig, and many fish!
