Pet health statistics for the United States: how common dental disease, obesity, and osteoarthritis are in dogs and cats, how often pets see a vet, and how heartworm, Lyme disease, and giardia rates differ by state. Disease-rate pages use Companion Animal Parasite Council test data, while the national health pages cite Banfield, APOP, and the AVMA. State rates reflect pets that were tested, not every pet, so read each page's notes before drawing conclusions.
7 statistics found
How common is dental disease in dogs and cats? Prevalence, breed risk factors and health complications. Sources: Banfield, AVDC and peer-reviewed research.
Updated Sep 20, 2026
How many senior dogs and cats are there in the US, at what age do pets become senior, and which conditions are common? Cited data from AVMA and research.
Updated Sep 20, 2026
Which states have the most veterinary establishments per capita? Employment, wage and access data by state from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Q4 2025.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
Which states have the highest and lowest giardia rates in dogs? 2026 test data for all 50 states and DC from the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
Which states have the highest and lowest canine heartworm rates? 2026 test data for all 50 states and DC from the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
Which states have the highest and lowest canine Lyme disease rates? 2026 test data for all 50 states and DC from the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
US pet health statistics: dental disease prevalence, obesity rates, osteoarthritis, vet visit frequency and delayed care. Sources: Banfield, APOP, AVMA.
Updated Aug 24, 2026