■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ? It turns out that about 40% of owners are giving too many snacks] In addition, about 28% of people overall feel that their pets are not getting enough exercise due to the continued refraining from going out. Among them, about 36% for dogs. In addition, it was found that about 40% of people eat too many snacks as they spend more time at home.

["Hair loss" and "odor" are common concerns. The No. 1 item purchased when I started keeping pets is an "air purifier"] Next, we investigated the worries and concerns in life with pets. “Hair loss,” “odor,” and “barking” ranked in the top 3 as concerns about changes in the living environment after getting a pet.

In addition, "air purifiers" and "vacuum cleaners/robot vacuum cleaners" were the top items newly purchased or replaced when they started keeping pets. It turns out that hair loss and odor are common concerns for many pet owners.

[About half of the owners answered that having a pet “has increased family conversations”] When asked if there was any change, about half of the respondents answered that "family conversations have increased." We found that living with pets has a positive impact on owners.

[Survey overview] ・Area: All over Japan ・Survey target: 20 to 69 years old, 500 men and women in total, those who have dogs and cats indoors since January 2020 ・Survey period: October 2021 Monday 26th (Tuesday) to October 29th (Friday), 2021 ・Survey method: Internet survey * Those who have dogs n = 285, those who have cats n = 266, those who have both dogs Answer about each cat■□■Learn from an expert! As lifestyles change, what should you be aware of when living with pets? ■□■From the survey, it was found that changes in the owner's lifestyle had an impact on pets. Dr. Takanori Sato, a veterinarian, explained the precautions and countermeasures that we would like you to know. In some cases, telecommuting has been lifted, and the environment in which the owner has been at home has increased. It is necessary to pay attention to the mental effects, such as the fact that people are more likely to feel stress. Pets are less stressed by their owners, so unexpected behavior and mischief may increase in an environment where pets are away. It is the owner's responsibility to manage what kind of behavior to do, and it also leads to the act of protecting the pet. Using surveillance cameras is also effective. In addition, since the time spent at home has increased, there are also noticeable cases where pets are taken care of too much. Breaking the usual rhythm is stressful, and it also leads to the decline of immunity. In terms of physical condition, some people are becoming obese due to lack of exercise and too many snacks. I want you to do proper exercise and try to relieve stress. Also, wearing a mask makes it difficult for your pet to hear your facial expressions and voice, so try to speak louder and more firmly than usual. Even if you put it together as a pet, it varies greatly depending on the breed of dog or cat. Some children like to play with their owners, while others prefer to keep their distance and have some time to themselves. Some children have a lot of hair loss, while others need more frequent care. Recently, there are many owners who feel that they are not studying enough. It's not a happy thing for neither the pet nor the owner that it wasn't supposed to be like this after you got it. First of all, before you get a dog, be sure to get information about the characteristics of the breed of dog or cat. It is very important to provide an environment that suits your pet in your daily life. A clean and comfortable environment is a given, but especially in the coming season, take measures against dryness and brush well. When it dries out, dirt and invisible substances are more likely to stick to the coat, so it is important to remove it by frequent brushing. Brushing can also be a physical contact, making it easier to quickly find out what is different from usual, and it is also useful for daily health management. Also, in the cold winter, the amount of water you drink tends to be less, so please keep in mind to drink water frequently.

Dr. Takanori Sato, Veterinarian Specialty: Cardiology (certified physician of the Society of Cardiology) After graduating from Azabu University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, worked at an animal hospital in Tokyo. He serves as Vice President and President. After that, he served as CEO of FORPETS Co., Ltd., CEO of JVCC Animal Hospital Group, and Director of WOLVES Hand Co., Ltd. Currently, Director and CVO of PETOKOTO Co., Ltd., Meguro Animal Medical Center, Sumidagawa Animal Hospital (cardiology). , VETICAL Animal Hospital offers “online” consultations for pet concerns of patients from all over the country. In addition, he has started to focus on regenerative medicine and is working on medical care every day using the "latest medicine". ■□■We support comfortable communal living with pets! Panasonic's Useful Home Appliances Lastly, we would like to introduce Panasonic's products that are useful for living with pets. ▼ Peace of mind even when you are not at home! "HD Pet Camera"

[Main features] 1. "Overturn prevention structure" that prevents it from tipping over even if your pet mischiefs. 2. "Action log" that allows you to easily see specific behaviors of your pet & "Weekly digest" that automatically edits videos for the week. ”Function 3 Equipped with an “automatic tracking function” that can capture the state of a moving pet [Product number] KX-HDN215 [Release date] August 20, 2020 [Product details] https://panasonic.jp/hns/products /hdn215.html▼ Reduce the stress of cleaning! "Separate type cordless stick vacuum cleaner"

[Main features] 1. Equipped with a clean dock that automatically collects dust after cleaning, so there is no need to dispose of the dust on the stick body. Reduction 3. With a hand weight of about 0.45 kg, it can be cleaned immediately after taking it out. html▼"Hypochlorous acid space sterilization deodorizer (Ziaino)" for suppressing unpleasant odors

[Main features] 1. Quickly deodorizes odors in the room with hypochlorous acid and suppresses staining on fabric products. [Product number] F-MV4300 [Release date] September 20, 2021 [Product details] https://panasonic.jp/ziaino/