Dermatitis, dental disease and other familiar conditions rank on VPI's top 10 list
Check out the top conditions, average costs and dvm360 resources on each.
Can you guess the top 10 medical conditions for dogs and cats last year? Based on the 1.1 million pet insurance claims submitted to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), here are the conditions that most affected the 500,000 pets covered by the insurance group.
Check out the common conditions and the average cost to treat them, plus click the links for more resources on select topics from dvm360.
Getty ImagesDogs
1. Atopic or other allergic dermatitis
Average cost: $189
Average cost: $150
Average cost: $339
Average cost: $118
Average cost: $293
6. Gastropathy
Average cost: $268
7. Periodontitis/dental disease
Average cost: $298
8. Enteropathy
Average cost: $132
9. Cystitis or urinary tract infection
Average cost: $274
Average cost: $226
Getty ImagesCats
1. Feline cystitis or lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Average cost: $425
2. Periodontitis/dental disease
Average cost: $327
Average cost: $633
4. Gastropathy
Average cost: $328
Average cost: $396
6. Enteropathy
Average cost: $185
Average cost: $779
8. IBD or acquired lymphangiectasia
Average cost: $365
9. Feline upper respiratory infection
Average cost: $189
Average cost: $1,959
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