New Survey Reveals Wisconsin 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 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, owners in Wisconsin are among the most likely to enjoy being homebodies with their pets, ranking No. 3 for states reporting feeling happiest staying in with their dog or cat. 

Being attached at the hip with their pets doesn't stop there. Of the surveyed Wisconsinites:  

• 62% say their pet wants to be in the same room as them at all times. 
• 46% say their pet gets excited when they return after leaving the room. 
• 59% have traveled out of state with their pet. 
• Approximately one in 20 will only take vacations if their pet can join them. 
• Nearly one in five (18%) regularly take road trips with their pets. 

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, Wisconsinites have nearby preventive care access—perfect for homebodies. 

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