"Pets aren't just companions; they're cherished members of our families who enrich our lives in countless ways. The profound human-animal bond they offer is widely recognized for its mental and physical health benefits. In fact, research from Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Zoetis shows that 87% of pet owners have experienced these health benefits, with virtually all (98%) reporting increased happiness, reduced loneliness, and decreased stress."
"Jonathan Wainberg understands this dynamic well. He leads the Pet business at Synchrony Health and Wellness and focuses on helping families manage essential and routine pet expenses across the country. His 15-year-old miniature poodle Maddie lives with Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by a benign tumor that floods her body with excess stress hormones. Managing the disease requires regular bloodwork, specialist visits, and medication adjustments."
Pets provide significant mental and physical health benefits, with 87% of owners experiencing such benefits and 98% reporting increased happiness, reduced loneliness, and decreased stress. Many pet owners consider animals family: 60% of dog owners, 61% of cat owners, and 59% of pocket pet owners view pets as family. Despite care priorities, pets can develop health issues that create unexpected expenses and affect treatment decisions. Managing chronic conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome in older dogs, requires regular testing, specialist visits, and medication adjustments. Financing options like CareCredit enable spreading routine and unexpected veterinary costs through monthly payments.
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