根据Zoetis公司的调查，46%的澳大利亚犬主表示愿意放弃外卖咖啡以防止狗感染寄生虫[1]。这项调查于2026年3月13-18日对1000名成年人进行[1]，反映出犬主对宠物健康防护的重视程度。然而，许多犬主在日常生活繁忙时往往会忽视这些预防性护理措施[1]。
兽医Dr Chris Ng提出了一套全面的犬类健康五步预防方案[1]。该方案包括寄生虫防控、疫苗接种、食物与体重管理、牙齿卫生和定期健康检查[1]。其中，寄生虫防控产品如Simparica Trio等可防止跳蚤、壁虱和心丝虫[1]。Dr Ng建议犬主至少每年为狗进行一次健康检查，老年犬则需要每年检查两次[1]。
A significant disconnect exists between Australian dog owners' stated commitment to pet health and their actual preventive care habits, according to research by Zoetis. In a survey of 1,000 adults conducted between March 13–18, 2026, 46% of dog owners said they would forgo their daily takeaway coffee to prevent their dogs from contracting parasites [1]. Yet despite this expressed willingness to make sacrifices, many pet owners neglect preventive care routines when life becomes busy [1].
Veterinarian Dr Chris Ng has outlined a five-step prevention strategy to help dog owners maintain their pets' health [1]. The framework encompasses parasite control, vaccination, food and weight management, dental hygiene, and regular health checkups [1]. Dogs should receive a full health examination at least once annually, with senior dogs requiring two visits per year [1]. Parasite prevention products such as Simparica Trio provide protection against fleas, ticks, and heartworms [1].