

More Than Half of Pet Owners Skipped Veterinary Care Last Year — Here’s Why That’s a Big Problem
A recent Gallup and PetSmart Charities study has uncovered a troubling reality in veterinary medicine: 52% of U.S. pet owners skipped or declined recommended veterinary care over the past year. This statistic isn’t just alarming—it reflects a growing access crisis that threatens the very foundation of companion animal health.