New Survey Reveals Oklahoma Pet Owners Prioritize Quality Time and Adventures with Their Pet--but Majority Are Skipping Crucial Preventive Care

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

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

… Not leave their pet's side:

• At 12.2 hours, pet owners in Oklahoma ranked No. 5 for spending the most hours (not including sleeping!) per day with their pet.

The quality time doesn't stop there. Of the surveyed Oklahomans:

• 82% enjoy adventures with their pet.
• Nearly three in five (59%) said their pet is always ready to explore, either inside or outside.
• 31% said their pet is always excited for car rides.
• 23% bring their pet everywhere that's pet friendly.
• 22% regularly take road trips with their pet.
• 16% have only taken vacations that could include their pet.

Despite these heartwarming findings, 75% are likely to miss a flea/tick preventive treatment. This is particularly concerning because:

• By the time owners notice signs of fleas, their pet can already be suffering the effects, and fleas can have already laid eggs in carpet and furniture.
• Tick populations are growing and can spread serious diseases to pets and people, including tick paralysis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and babesiosis.
• Year-round parasite prevention with a veterinarian-approved medication is key— especially in the summer months when spending more time outside!

With Banfield Pet Hospital locations across the state, pet owners in Oklahoma have convenient access to preventive care that can help keep their pets adventuring.

About Banfield Pet Hospital 
Founded in Portland, Ore. in 1955, Banfield Pet Hospital is a pioneer in preventive veterinary care with more than 1,000 general veterinary hospitals across 42 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. 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