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: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dental examination by owner [mp_dental_examination_frequency] |
|
| Never |
2,425 (5%) |
| Occasionally |
21,574 (43%) |
| Monthly |
8,444 (17%) |
| Weekly |
12,642 (25%) |
| Daily |
5,103 (10%) |
| Owner brushes dog's teeth [mp_dental_brushing_frequency] |
|
| Never |
27,915 (56%) |
| Occasionally |
10,182 (20%) |
| Monthly |
3,315 (7%) |
| Weekly |
5,595 (11%) |
| Daily |
3,181 (6%) |
| Dog receives dental care treats [mp_dental_treat_frequency] |
|
| Never |
14,436 (29%) |
| Occasionally |
12,962 (26%) |
| Monthly |
2,985 (6%) |
| Weekly |
8,148 (16%) |
| Daily |
11,657 (23%) |
| Dog receives dental care food [mp_dental_food_frequency] |
|
| Never |
43,623 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
3,326 (7%) |
| Monthly |
452 (1%) |
| Weekly |
1,025 (2%) |
| Daily |
1,762 (4%) |
| Dog receives mouthwash or breath freshening supplements [mp_dental_breath_freshener_frequency] |
|
| Never |
43,431 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
3,122 (6%) |
| Monthly |
423 (1%) |
| Weekly |
863 (2%) |
| Daily |
2,349 (5%) |
|
|
|
Professional dental care |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog has received dental procedures (all types) [mp_dental_procedure_undergone] |
|
| No |
34,268 (68%) |
| Yes |
15,920 (32%) |
| Subset sample size: 15,920 |
Count (%) |
| Routine dental cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning] |
|
| No |
1,391 (9%) |
| Yes |
14,529 (91%) |
| Subset sample size: 14,529 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last routine cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
3,623 (25%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
4,395 (30%) |
| More than 12 months |
6,461 (44%) |
| Unknown |
50 (<1%) |
| Dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction] |
|
| No |
7,430 (47%) |
| Yes |
8,490 (53%) |
| Subset sample size: 8,490 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
1,504 (18%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
1,715 (20%) |
| More than 12 months |
5,222 (62%) |
| Unknown |
49 (1%) |
|
|
Grooming
|
Professional grooming |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming] |
|
| No |
29,813 (59%) |
| Yes |
20,375 (41%) |
| Subset sample size: 20,375 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,489 (12%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
11,823 (58%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
3,291 (16%) |
| Monthly |
2,639 (13%) |
| Weekly |
133 (1%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_professional_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
409 (2%) |
| Medicated |
947 (5%) |
| None |
178 (1%) |
| Other |
1,342 (7%) |
| Regular |
11,791 (58%) |
| Unknown |
6,329 (31%) |
|
|
|
Grooming by owner |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog is washed at home or self-grooming facility [mp_home_grooming] |
|
| No |
8,496 (17%) |
| Yes |
41,692 (83%) |
| Subset sample size: 41,692 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of grooming by owner [mp_home_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,675 (6%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
20,133 (48%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
5,372 (13%) |
| Monthly |
9,722 (23%) |
| Weekly |
3,790 (9%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_home_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
2,077 (5%) |
| Medicated |
4,086 (10%) |
| None |
845 (2%) |
| Other |
6,398 (15%) |
| Regular |
31,635 (76%) |
| Unknown |
416 (1%) |
|
|
Flea, tick, and heartworm
preventives
|
Flea and tick control |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives flea and tick preventive [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment] |
|
| No |
7,999 (16%) |
| Yes |
42,189 (84%) |
| Subset sample size: 42,189 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of flea and tick preventive use [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
2,370 (6%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
13,187 (31%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
26,632 (63%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_] |
|
| Collar |
3,724 (9%) |
| Dip |
172 (<1%) |
| Oral |
28,438 (67%) |
| Other |
1,182 (3%) |
| Topical |
13,829 (33%) |
|
|
|
Heartworm control |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives heartworm preventive [mp_heartworm_preventative] |
|
| No |
9,763 (19%) |
| Yes |
40,425 (81%) |
| Subset sample size: 40,425 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of heartworm preventive use [mp_heartworm_preventative_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
1,186 (3%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
6,628 (16%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
32,611 (81%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_heartworm_preventative_] |
|
| Injectable |
2,723 (7%) |
| Oral Chewable |
35,939 (89%) |
| Oral Solution |
909 (2%) |
| Other |
168 (<1%) |
| Topical |
1,605 (4%) |
|
|
Vaccination status
|
Vaccination |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Dog's vaccination status [mp_vaccination_status] |
|
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated against various diseases as recommended by my veterinarian. |
47,537 (95%) |
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated only against rabies virus. |
1,351 (3%) |
| Yes, my dog was vaccinated as a puppy but not as an adult. |
1,167 (2%) |
| No, my dog is not vaccinated. |
113 (<1%) |
| I don't know. |
20 (<1%) |
|
|
Medications and supplements
|
Non-presecription medications and supplements* |
| Sample size: 50,188 |
Count (%) |
| Preventives given in the last year (Multiple choice) [mp_recent_non_prescription_meds_] |
|
| Acidify Supplement |
440 (1%) |
| Alkalinize Supplement |
433 (1%) |
| Anti Inflammatory |
8,277 (16%) |
| Antibiotic Ointment |
9,106 (18%) |
| Antihistamine |
11,900 (24%) |
| Ear Cleaner |
18,154 (36%) |
| Enzymes |
2,134 (4%) |
| Eye Lubricant |
2,935 (6%) |
| Joint Supplement |
17,285 (34%) |
| Non Oil Skin |
3,224 (6%) |
| Omega3 |
14,772 (29%) |
| Other |
5,073 (10%) |
| Probiotic |
13,184 (26%) |
| Upset Stomach |
7,425 (15%) |
| Vitamin |
6,039 (12%) |
|
*Refer to the Diet and Comprehensive Diet Surveys for more data related to supplements. |