Here is something that will make you smile on a Monday: America’s dogs are doing better than they were a year ago. A lot better, in fact.
A new report from Ollie tracked hundreds of thousands of canine health check-ins. It found that nearly a third of dogs improved in at least one major health marker. That includes weight, digestion, dental health, and coat condition.
The biggest improvement? Digestion. Stool health got better in more than 42 percent of dogs, making it the most improved category overall. Coat health climbed too.
And here is a win worth paying attention to if you share your home with an older dog. Dental health saw real gains, especially among dogs eight years and older. Senior dogs led the way on that one.
The report also looked at where dogs are thriving most. Colorado topped the list as the most active dog state. New York came in first for healthy weights.
What the report captured, maybe more than anything, is how much we love these animals. Nearly 70 percent of dog owners said they care more about their dog’s health and longevity than their own. And almost all of those surveyed consider their dog a true member of the family.
That last part probably comes as no surprise to anyone reading this.
