Search engine data has revealed that the British public looks for more health supplements for their dogs than they do for themselves.
The data, compiled by UK nutrition supplement company Health Plus, revealed that ‘joint supplements for dogs’ was searched for on Google more than 1,400 times on average each month, while common human ailments such as arthritis, anxiety, anaemia, acne, menopause and weight loss all
trailed behind.
In fact, Brits were responsible for nearly 30% of all ‘joint supplements for dogs’ Google searches
worldwide.
Supplements for horses was searched for the same amount as for supplements for menopause and weight loss – 400 on average per month – but joint supplements for cats was near the bottom
of the list at 150 times per month.
Simon Bandy from Health Plus, which launched a specific nutritional supplement line for domestic cats and dogs, PetVits, said: “The UK is a nation of dog lovers and, while owners should obviously take care of their own health too, this data just goes to show how much most dogs really are beloved family members.
“Joint pain is common in companion animals such as dogs, cats and horses, but is especially prevalent in dogs. As our pets age, joint health can be the cause of frequent visits to the vets, but, just like in humans, regular use of essential vitamins and nutritional products from a young age can act as a safeguard and a cost-effective way of maintaining flexible and healthy joints.”
