Pet owners reveal what makes them feel most guilty when visiting the vet
When visiting the vet, do you ever feel scared that they will judge the way you care for your pet? A new study, conducted by Legal & General, has revealed that one in four dog owners would say yes.
While it's natural to feel nervous when taking a beloved pet to the vet, more Brits than ever before have admitted they feel dogged by guilt when they discuss how they take care of their dogs and cats - and feel they aren't doing enough.
But is there any truth in this?
The study also revealed that 40% of dog owners and 30% of cat owners don't realise when their pet is overweight or obese, with others admitted to feeling guilty about leaving their beloved animal at home for longer than seven hours.
Top reasons pet owners feel guilty at the vet
Dog owners
• 33% say they don't exercise their pets enough
• 20% admit to poor pet grooming habits
• 28% say they provide their pet with inadequate companionship
Cat owners
• 14% say they don't exercise their pets enough
• 16% admit to poor pet grooming habits
• 23% say they provide their pet with inadequate companionship
Where to go for pet care advice
To top up your knowledge on how best to care for pets, from dogs to fish, the RSPCA have in-depth guides for each species here.
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