According to research conducted by Petplan, 65% of dog owners say they find visits to the vet difficult because of their dog's anxiety. 

25% of owners said they have seen their dog running away on hearing the word 'vet' and 30% have actively avoided a visit to the vet because of the animal's stress. 

To try and get round the problem, 30% of owners use language to avoid alerting their animal: either spelling out the word 'V-E-T', or using a different word, like the 'dogtor'.

47% of owners disguise the trip and take their dog for a walk first, whilst 46% give their dog extra treats that day.  

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