Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) has released data on the most common conditions of 2011 in America

VPI released information from over 485 000 pets on the conditions most commonly reported to vets.

Dogs
1. Ear infection
2. Skin allergies
3. Skin infection
4. Non-cancerous skin growth

Cats
1. Bladder infection
2. Chronic kidney disease
3. Overactive thyroid
4. Upset stomach

$98 was the average claim fee per visit for the 62 000 dogs with ear infections, while 3800 cats with bladder infections were treated for an average of $233.

The most expensive canine conditions (non-cancerous growth) averaged at $220 whereas cats’ most expensive condition (lymphosarcoma) cost over double at $426.

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