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: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dental examination by owner [mp_dental_examination_frequency] |
|
| Never |
2,525 (5%) |
| Occasionally |
22,488 (43%) |
| Monthly |
8,864 (17%) |
| Weekly |
13,299 (25%) |
| Daily |
5,423 (10%) |
| Owner brushes dog's teeth [mp_dental_brushing_frequency] |
|
| Never |
29,161 (55%) |
| Occasionally |
10,653 (20%) |
| Monthly |
3,491 (7%) |
| Weekly |
5,909 (11%) |
| Daily |
3,385 (6%) |
| Dog receives dental care treats [mp_dental_treat_frequency] |
|
| Never |
15,099 (29%) |
| Occasionally |
13,510 (26%) |
| Monthly |
3,141 (6%) |
| Weekly |
8,568 (16%) |
| Daily |
12,281 (23%) |
| Dog receives dental care food [mp_dental_food_frequency] |
|
| Never |
45,699 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
3,471 (7%) |
| Monthly |
481 (1%) |
| Weekly |
1,090 (2%) |
| Daily |
1,858 (4%) |
| Dog receives mouthwash or breath freshening supplements [mp_dental_breath_freshener_frequency] |
|
| Never |
45,506 (87%) |
| Occasionally |
3,282 (6%) |
| Monthly |
451 (1%) |
| Weekly |
897 (2%) |
| Daily |
2,463 (5%) |
|
|
|
Professional dental care |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog has received dental procedures (all types) [mp_dental_procedure_undergone] |
|
| No |
35,891 (68%) |
| Yes |
16,708 (32%) |
| Subset sample size: 16,708 |
Count (%) |
| Routine dental cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning] |
|
| No |
1,457 (9%) |
| Yes |
15,251 (91%) |
| Subset sample size: 15,251 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last routine cleaning [mp_dental_cleaning_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
3,803 (25%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
4,619 (30%) |
| More than 12 months |
6,774 (44%) |
| Unknown |
55 (<1%) |
| Dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction] |
|
| No |
7,799 (47%) |
| Yes |
8,909 (53%) |
| Subset sample size: 8,909 |
Count (%) |
| Timing of last dental extraction [mp_dental_extraction_months_ago] |
|
| Less than 6 months |
1,574 (18%) |
| 6 months - 12 months |
1,813 (20%) |
| More than 12 months |
5,468 (61%) |
| Unknown |
54 (1%) |
|
|
Grooming
|
Professional grooming |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming] |
|
| No |
31,293 (59%) |
| Yes |
21,306 (41%) |
| Subset sample size: 21,306 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of professional grooming [mp_professional_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,613 (12%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
12,328 (58%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
3,449 (16%) |
| Monthly |
2,772 (13%) |
| Weekly |
144 (1%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_professional_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
427 (2%) |
| Medicated |
987 (5%) |
| None |
186 (1%) |
| Other |
1,397 (7%) |
| Regular |
12,367 (58%) |
| Unknown |
6,596 (31%) |
|
|
|
Grooming by owner |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog is washed at home or self-grooming facility [mp_home_grooming] |
|
| No |
8,892 (17%) |
| Yes |
43,707 (83%) |
| Subset sample size: 43,707 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of grooming by owner [mp_home_grooming_frequency] |
|
| Once a year |
2,803 (6%) |
| 2 - 6 times per year |
21,089 (48%) |
| 7 - 11 times per year |
5,612 (13%) |
| Monthly |
10,218 (23%) |
| Weekly |
3,985 (9%) |
| Type of shampoo (Multiple choice) [mp_home_grooming_shampoos] |
|
| Flea Or Tick Control |
2,160 (5%) |
| Medicated |
4,286 (10%) |
| None |
885 (2%) |
| Other |
6,663 (15%) |
| Regular |
33,197 (76%) |
| Unknown |
439 (1%) |
|
|
Flea, tick, and heartworm
preventives
|
Flea and tick control |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives flea and tick preventive [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment] |
|
| No |
8,341 (16%) |
| Yes |
44,258 (84%) |
| Subset sample size: 44,258 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of flea and tick preventive use [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
2,472 (6%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
13,694 (31%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
28,092 (63%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_flea_and_tick_treatment_] |
|
| Collar |
3,843 (9%) |
| Dip |
180 (<1%) |
| Oral |
30,066 (68%) |
| Other |
1,256 (3%) |
| Topical |
14,275 (32%) |
|
|
|
Heartworm control |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog receives heartworm preventive [mp_heartworm_preventative] |
|
| No |
10,124 (19%) |
| Yes |
42,475 (81%) |
| Subset sample size: 42,475 |
Count (%) |
| Frequency of heartworm preventive use [mp_heartworm_preventative_frequency] |
|
| Occasionally |
1,238 (3%) |
| Regularly for part of the year or seasonally |
6,907 (16%) |
| Regularly for the entire year |
34,330 (81%) |
| Type of preventive (Multiple choice) [mp_heartworm_preventative_] |
|
| Injectable |
2,895 (7%) |
| Oral Chewable |
37,751 (89%) |
| Oral Solution |
951 (2%) |
| Other |
187 (<1%) |
| Topical |
1,665 (4%) |
|
|
Vaccination status
|
Vaccination |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Dog's vaccination status [mp_vaccination_status] |
|
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated against various diseases as recommended by my veterinarian. |
49,833 (95%) |
| Yes, my dog is vaccinated only against rabies virus. |
1,407 (3%) |
| Yes, my dog was vaccinated as a puppy but not as an adult. |
1,218 (2%) |
| No, my dog is not vaccinated. |
119 (<1%) |
| I don't know. |
22 (<1%) |
|
|
Medications and supplements
|
Non-presecription medications and supplements* |
| Sample size: 52,599 |
Count (%) |
| Preventives given in the last year (Multiple choice) [mp_recent_non_prescription_meds_] |
|
| Acidify Supplement |
458 (1%) |
| Alkalinize Supplement |
448 (1%) |
| Anti Inflammatory |
8,663 (16%) |
| Antibiotic Ointment |
9,484 (18%) |
| Antihistamine |
12,378 (24%) |
| Ear Cleaner |
19,062 (36%) |
| Enzymes |
2,254 (4%) |
| Eye Lubricant |
3,074 (6%) |
| Joint Supplement |
18,239 (35%) |
| Non Oil Skin |
3,411 (6%) |
| Omega3 |
15,577 (30%) |
| Other |
5,361 (10%) |
| Probiotic |
14,001 (27%) |
| Upset Stomach |
7,748 (15%) |
| Vitamin |
6,411 (12%) |
|
*Refer to the Diet and Comprehensive Diet Surveys for more data related to supplements. |