A new study by pet health pioneers Labradors has found that pets can indeed get sick because of their owners' habits and behaviors. A study that surveyed 2,000 pet owners found that our four-legged friends are able to judge people's behavior and even feel negative reactions to certain actions.
Dogs, in particular, show signs of discomfort more often than cats. More than a third of pets are reported to feel uneasy when kissed by strangers, one in five are frightened by their owners' flatulence, and 18% disapprove of baby talk directed at them. Public displays of affection (PDA) also made the list, with a quarter of pets feeling uncomfortable when their owners kiss them in front of them.
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A study found that 41% of pets experiencing such discomfort require a visit to the vet. In response, Labrador launched the UK's first pet lateral flow tests in collaboration with TV vet Dr Scott Miller. These tests aim to reduce unnecessary vet visits by helping pet owners monitor their pets' health from the comfort of their own home.
Dr Miller said: "It's been great to be part of a project that can help dedicated and savvy pet owners manage their pets' health with technology we've known since the Covid era, helping to identify the causes of disease in the comfort of their own homes."
He added that while home testing cannot replace full veterinary care, it allows pet owners to make informed decisions about their pets' health, providing peace of mind or signaling the need for professional veterinary care.
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