Title: Pet Health Care in the UK
1 Pet Health Care in the UK
2Introduction
- The UK has the largest veterinary service system
in Europe. In 2018, the pet population in the UK
has reached around 51 million. Around 40 of the
households have pets and the highest number of
pets owned are dogs. There are many reasons
behind trips to the vet. Skin allergies,
arthritis, cancer, urinary tract issues and ear
infections are some common chronic health
problems seen in canines. - There is a lot of investment into RD within
veterinary sciences to develop medical solutions
to treat as well as prevent such problems
efficiently. Lets go through some of the latest
technologies being adopted in pet healthcare.
3Veterinary Telemedicine
- Telemedicine refers to diagnosis and/or treatment
with the use of telecommunication technology.
Portable and compact medical devices are used in
the field of veterinary medicine. Through this
technology, pet parents can easily diagnose their
pet's health and are also able to send a live
report to vets.
4CO2 Laser Surgery
- CO2 laser is very ideal for soft tissue surgery
because the intense beam of light which is
emitted by the laser at a wavelength of 10.6
micrometres is highly absorbed by the water-rich
soft tissue. It is used for incision, excision,
vaporization and coagulation of soft tissues in
many veterinary practices. - Benefits of using CO2 laser surgery.
- It simplifies surgery with less bleeding.
- It helps to reduce the need for anaesthesia.
- It promotes quicker recovery with less pain and
swelling.
5Use of 3D Printing Technology
- 3D-printed canine masks - Canine masks are used
to heal surgery wounds or recover from fracture.
Using 3D technology allows exact alignment to the
contours of the dogs face. The precision
increases comfort, and thus, quicker healing. - 3D-printed prosthetics - Just as in human
healthcare, prosthetics are thriving in the
veterinary world as well. Using 3D printing
technology, comfortable and accurate model of
prosthetics can be created which are highly
effective and relatively cheaper.
6Preventive Care
- Opting for pet insurance is becoming more common
in the UK as pet parents want to avoid any
unexpected costs related to their pets. The
number of individuals with pet insurance in the
UK has risen from approximately 2.8 million in
2013 to 3.4 million in 2016. Lifetime, annual and
accidental only are the three main types of pet
insurance cover. Pet parents have also begun to
focus on preventive healthcare by providing
quality and nutrition-rich food to their pets. - To keep their furry friends healthy, pet parents
demand for organic and sustainable pet food has
also spiked. Pet food which are 100 natural and
free from grain, gluten and artificial flavouring
has gained a lot of popularity. In the UK,
premiumization of pet foods is becoming
mainstream to ensure that the nutritional needs
of pets is being met and they lead a healthy and
good-quality life.
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