[iPet Sompo Insurance Co., Ltd.] Survey on concerns regarding the health and lifestyle of pet dogs and cats
*Ipet General Insurance Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 15, 2024
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Survey on concerns regarding the health and lifestyle of pet dogs and cats *~The number one health concern for both dogs and cats is senior care, and concerns about evacuation in the event of a disaster also rank high~*
iPet General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, Executive Officer and President: Atsuko Yasuda)
(hereinafter referred to as our company) conducted a survey of 1,000 dog and cat owners (2,000 in total) regarding their concerns regarding the health and lifestyle of their beloved dogs and cats.
* [Summary of survey results] *
* ・The number one health concern for both dogs and cats is “nursing care when your pet becomes a senior” *
* ・Anxiety about living with pets for both dogs and cats is “How can I evacuate with my pet in the event of a disaster?” *
* Most common at over 40% *
* ・Approximately 20% of people have financial concerns about caring for a pet and receiving treatment for an illness or injury * * On the other hand, some respondents answered that they had “no particular financial concerns” *
* ●Many people are worried about the care they will receive when their pet becomes a senior, and whether or not they will develop a serious illness *
First, when asked about concerns about the health of their pets, the top concerns for both dog and cat owners included “Will they become seniors and need nursing care” and “Will they contract some kind of serious disease?”
In particular, 40.7% of dog owners felt worried that they would become a senior and need nursing care, which was more than 7 points higher than 33.2% of cat owners. In the case of dogs, some breeds are larger than cats, so it may be easy to feel anxious about whether you will be able to take care of them if they require nursing care. Aging is inevitable, but by knowing the characteristics and precautions of senior dogs and cats, you can help them live longer and healthier lives.
For example, in senior years, the amount of exercise generally decreases and the required calories often decrease. Taking care to prevent obesity through proper dietary management is another way to stay healthy during your senior years. Obtaining this information may help reduce anxiety during your senior years.
* ●More than 40% of respondents for both dogs and cats were concerned about living with pets: “How can I evacuate with my pet in the event of a disaster?” *
When asked what concerns they have about living with pets, the most common answer among both dog and cat owners was “I’m worried about how I’ll be able to evacuate with my pet in the event of a disaster.” In particular, about half of cat owners feel anxious. Since cats are generally kept indoors, many people may feel uneasy about taking their cats with them to evacuate outside in the event of an emergency. Since we don’t know when a disaster will occur, it is necessary to prepare now.
), more than one-third of pet owners answered that they have not taken any disaster prevention measures for their pets. There is a
possibility that you can reduce your anxiety by being even a little prepared.
Anxiety about how to cope with the loss of a pet also ranked high. Surveys conducted by our company in the past (
Our survey: From a survey on pet loss ), it was found that approximately 60% of pet owners lost their pets, and because they are irreplaceable pets, many people may be worried about how painful it would be to part with them. yeah.
*● Approximately 20% of people have financial concerns about caring for a pet and receiving treatment for an illness or injury * Furthermore, when asked if they ever feel anxious about their health or lifestyle due to financial reasons, both dog and cat owners answered, “When my pet needs nursing care” and “When I don’t need treatment for an illness or injury.” Approximately 20% of respondents said that they were worried about their finances when it was necessary. Some people may feel anxious because the frequency and extent of illness and nursing care cannot be predicted in advance. On the other hand, around 40% of respondents answered that they were “not particularly worried,” indicating that they should be responsible for keeping their animals for life, and consider the financial aspects in advance. The results also show that people are welcoming pets. In this survey, we found that people are worried about caring for their pets, worrying about their pets getting sick, and feeling uneasy about evacuating with their pets in the event of a disaster. As a result, you can feel the things they left behind and the desire to spend time with them for a long time. Although it is difficult to eliminate all anxiety, there is a possibility that it can be alleviated by taking precautions.
For example, knowing what preparations you need to make to evacuate with your pet in the event of an emergency and being prepared can help reduce your anxiety, even if just a little. iPet Sompo Insurance offers content that provides easy-to-understand information on disaster prevention measures for pets.
Disaster prevention for pets – To protect you in case of emergency –
” are available. Please help us overcome disasters with our pets. iPet will continue to make further efforts to create a society where pets and people can live together in good health through the provision of pet insurance.
[Survey overview]
Survey target: 1,000 dog and cat owners each (2,000 total)
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Survey period: February 29, 2024 to March 4, 2024
Survey method: Conducted an internet survey
iPet General Insurance Co., Ltd.
■Company overview
Trade name: iPet General Insurance Co., Ltd.
Representative: Atsuko Yasuda, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer
Address: NBF Toyosu Garden Front, 5-6-15 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061 Established: May 2004
Business content: Non-life insurance business
Capital: 4,619 million yen (as of March 31, 2024)
U R L: https://www.ipet-ins.com