New Survey Reveals Minnesota Pet Owners Prefer Cozying up at Home with Their Pets--but Majority Are Skipping Crucial At-home Preventive Care

VANCOUVER, Wash. , June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Banfield Pet Hospital, the nation's leading provider of high-quality preventive veterinary care, surveyed 5,000 U.S. pet owners to uncover state-by-state pet owner superlatives. 

According to new findings, pet owners in Minnesota are among the most likely to … 

… Thrive at home with their pet: 

• Ranked among the top five states (No. 4) for reporting feeling "happiest" at home with their pet.
• Nearly one in five (19%) say they spend 24 hours a day with their pet.
• More than half (51%) say their pet wants to be in the same room as them at all times.

… Not leave the house without their pet: 

• 63% have traveled out of state with their pet; approximately one in 10 (12%) have traveled with them to more than 10 states.
• Nearly a quarter (23%) say their pet goes everywhere with them; 20% take regular road trips together.
• 16% have only taken vacations that include their pet. 

Despite these heartwarming findings, nearly nine in 10 (89%) say they skip brushing their pet's teeth. This is particularly concerning because: 

• Bad breath is more than unpleasant—it can also be a sign of dental disease in pets, which can be associated with oral pain, excessive drooling, bleeding, and reluctance to eat or drink. 
• Periodontal disease, a more serious form of dental disease, may also be linked to other health issues, including heart and kidney disease. 
• Routine at-home dental care has been shown to be a very important aspect of good oral health, along with annual professional dental cleanings. 

With Banfield Pet Hospital locations across the state, Minnesotans have nearby preventive care access—perfect for homebodies.

About Banfield Pet Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital is a pioneer in preventive veterinary care with more than 1,000 general veterinary hospitals across the country. Each year, Banfield's veterinary teams provide care to over 3 million pets, including more than 2 million Optimum Wellness Plan clients. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family, Banfield's 19,000+ Associates are committed to advancing veterinary medicine and giving back through programs like Banfield Gives Back—all in service of our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. Press seeking additional information are invited to call the Banfield Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595.

SOURCE Banfield Pet Hospital