Demographic Variable

Number of Years in Practice (Average) (n = 189)

16

Percent (%) of Respondents to Each Question

Type of Practice (n = 187)

Large Animal

3%

Small Animal

86%

Exotics

2%

Mixed Practice

10%

Percent of Practice that are cats

Total patients (n = 186)

30%

Total Revenue (n = 176)

24%

Procedure/Treatment for cats recommended by veterinarians

Vaccinations (n = 177)

97%

Fecal Exams (n = 165)

90%

Low stress Handling (n = 148)

81%

Wellness visits (n = 166)

91%

Socialization (n = 72)

39%

“Happy visits” (counter-conditioning and desensitization to clinic visits) (n = 56)

31%

Preventative Heartworm Medication (n = 118)

64%

Preventative Flea Medication (n = 177)

97%

Dental Cleanings (n = 175)

96%

Food Recommendations (n = 166)

91%

Behavior advice (n = 147)

80%