The results are in! Nationwide announces the top medical conditions of 2015 and the average cost to treat. Does their list match up with what you see most in your veterinary practice?
Quick note: These results are based on more than 1.3 million pet insurance claims submitted to Nationwide last year for more than 550,000 pets. Without further ado, here are the top 10 medical conditions affecting dogs and cats and their associated costs based on Nationwide claims data.
Top medical conditions in dogs
1. Allergic dermatitis
Average cost: $210
2. Otitis externa
Average cost: $153 per dog
3. Benign skin neoplasia
Average cost: $348 per dog
4. Pyoderma and/or hot spot
Average cost: $122 per dog
5. Osteoarthritis
Average cost: $299 per dog
6. Periodontitis/dental disease
Average cost: $312 per dog
7. Gastropathy
Average cost: $279 per dog
8. Enteropathy
Average cost: $139 per dog
9. Cystitis or urinary tract infection
Average cost: $284 per dog
10. Soft tissue trauma
Average cost: $229 per dog
See the top cat results on the next page.
Top medical conditions in cats
1. Feline cystitis, or FLUTD
Average cost: $441 per cat
2. Periodontitis/Dental disease
Average cost: $326 per cat
3. Chronic renal disease
Average cost: $628 per cat
4. Gastropathy
Average cost: $313 per cat
5. Hyperthyroidism
Average cost: $396 per cat
6. Enteropathy
Average cost: $189 per cat
7. Diabetes mellitus
Average cost: $862 per cat
8. Upper respiratory infection
Average cost: $185 per cat
9. Allergic dermatitis
Average cost: $158 per cat
10. Inflammatory bowel disease
`Average cost: $311 per cat
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