About the Medications and Preventives Survey
The Medications and Preventives Survey collects data on dental care,
grooming, preventive treatments, vaccination and supplements. Additional
data related to diet-based supplementation is available in the Diet and
Comprehensive Diet Surveys. Information about specific medical
conditions is collected in the Health Status Survey. NOTE: At this time,
we do not collect information about medications prescribed for specific
medical conditions.
Survey Instrument:
HLES
Medications and Preventives
Dental care
|
Dental care by owner |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dental examination by owner [mp_dental_examination_frequency] |
|
| Never |
2,333 (5%) |
| Occasionally |
20,543 (43%) |
| Monthly |
8,026 (17%) |
| Weekly |
11,827 (25%) |
| Daily |
4,715 (10%) |
| Owner brushes dog's teeth [mp_dental_brushing_frequency] |
|
| Never |
26,541 (56%) |
| Occasionally |
9,632 (20%) |
| Monthly |
3,108 (7%) |
| Weekly |
5,212 (11%) |
| Daily |
2,951 (6%) |
| Dog receives dental care treats [mp_dental_treat_frequency] |
|
| Never |
13,599 (29%) |
| Occasionally |
12,394 (26%) |
| Monthly |
2,831 (6%) |
| Weekly |
7,692 (16%) |
| Daily |
10,928 (23%) |
| Dog receives dental care food [mp_dental_food_frequency] |
|
| Never |
41,249 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
3,151 (7%) |
| Monthly |
433 (1%) |
| Weekly |
974 (2%) |
| Daily |
1,637 (3%) |
| Dog receives mouthwash or breath freshening supplements [mp_dental_breath_freshener_frequency] |
|
| Never |
41,088 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
2,947 (6%) |
| Monthly |
395 (1%) |
| Weekly |
806 (2%) |
| Daily |
2,208 (5%) |
|
|
|
Professional dental care |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog has received dental procedures (all types) [mp_dental_procedure_undergone] |
|
| No |
32,283 (68%) |
| Yes |
15,161 (32%) |
| Subset sample size: 15,161 |
Count (%) |
| Routine dental cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning] |
|
| No |
1,316 (9%) |
| Yes |
13,845 (91%) |
| Subset sample size: 13,845 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last routine cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
3,430 (25%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
4,189 (30%) |
| More than 12 months |
6,177 (45%) |
| Unknown |
49 (<1%) |
| Dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction] |
|
| No |
7,081 (47%) |
| Yes |
8,080 (53%) |
| Subset sample size: 8,080 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
1,411 (17%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
1,633 (20%) |
| More than 12 months |
4,988 (62%) |
| Unknown |
48 (1%) |
|
|
Grooming
|
Professional grooming |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming] |
|
| No |
28,153 (59%) |
| Yes |
19,291 (41%) |
| Subset sample size: 19,291 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,364 (12%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
11,199 (58%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
3,114 (16%) |
| Monthly |
2,486 (13%) |
| Weekly |
128 (1%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_professional_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
386 (2%) |
| Medicated |
907 (5%) |
| None |
167 (1%) |
| Other |
1,253 (6%) |
| Regular |
11,150 (58%) |
| Unknown |
6,014 (31%) |
|
|
|
Grooming by owner |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog is washed at home or self-grooming facility [mp_home_grooming] |
|
| No |
7,976 (17%) |
| Yes |
39,468 (83%) |
| Subset sample size: 39,468 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of grooming by owner [mp_home_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,546 (6%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
19,069 (48%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
5,104 (13%) |
| Monthly |
9,155 (23%) |
| Weekly |
3,594 (9%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_home_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
2,002 (5%) |
| Medicated |
3,861 (10%) |
| None |
802 (2%) |
| Other |
6,055 (15%) |
| Regular |
29,964 (76%) |
| Unknown |
386 (1%) |
|
|
Flea, tick, and heartworm
preventives
|
Flea and tick control |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives flea and tick preventive [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment] |
|
| No |
7,592 (16%) |
| Yes |
39,852 (84%) |
| Subset sample size: 39,852 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of flea and tick preventive use [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
2,264 (6%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
12,574 (32%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
25,014 (63%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_] |
|
| Collar |
3,574 (9%) |
| Dip |
162 (<1%) |
| Oral |
26,680 (67%) |
| Other |
1,119 (3%) |
| Topical |
13,225 (33%) |
|
|
|
Heartworm control |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives heartworm preventive [mp_heartworm_preventative] |
|
| No |
9,350 (20%) |
| Yes |
38,094 (80%) |
| Subset sample size: 38,094 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of heartworm preventive use [mp_heartworm_preventative_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
1,132 (3%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
6,296 (17%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
30,666 (81%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_heartworm_preventative_] |
|
| Injectable |
2,564 (7%) |
| Oral Chewable |
33,856 (89%) |
| Oral Solution |
857 (2%) |
| Other |
146 (<1%) |
| Topical |
1,531 (4%) |
|
|
Vaccination status
|
Vaccination |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Dog's vaccination status [mp_vaccination_status] |
|
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated against various diseases as recommended by my veterinarian. |
44,935 (95%) |
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated only against rabies virus. |
1,283 (3%) |
| Yes, my dog was vaccinated as a puppy but not as an adult. |
1,096 (2%) |
| No, my dog is not vaccinated. |
110 (<1%) |
| I don't know. |
20 (<1%) |
|
|
Medications and supplements
|
Non-presecription medications and supplements* |
| Sample size: 47,444 |
Count (%) |
| Preventives given in the last year (Multiple choice) [mp_recent_non_prescription_meds_] |
|
| Acidify Supplement |
413 (1%) |
| Alkalinize Supplement |
410 (1%) |
| Anti Inflammatory |
7,856 (17%) |
| Antibiotic Ointment |
8,700 (18%) |
| Antihistamine |
11,367 (24%) |
| Ear Cleaner |
17,152 (36%) |
| Enzymes |
1,979 (4%) |
| Eye Lubricant |
2,771 (6%) |
| Joint Supplement |
16,260 (34%) |
| Non Oil Skin |
3,013 (6%) |
| Omega3 |
13,837 (29%) |
| Other |
4,771 (10%) |
| Probiotic |
12,193 (26%) |
| Upset Stomach |
7,014 (15%) |
| Vitamin |
5,641 (12%) |
|
*Refer to the Diet and Comprehensive Diet Surveys for more data related to supplements. |