The MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® has been used for over 15 years as an animal-friendly alternative to the cone, providing protection after medical procedures, during recovery, and for (skin) conditions. In addition to the positive feedback we receive, we wanted to use an online survey to research how dogs, cats, and their owners experience the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt®. The survey revealed that almost all respondents would recommend the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® to others (98%). Respondents generally prefer the Medical Pet Shirt over the cone. Additionally, pet owners rated the quality of life of their pets during the use of the Medical Pet Shirt® as 4 out of 5. The survey also showed that dogs and cats could still perform their daily activities. Overall, they could move, eat, drink, sleep, play, and interact with other animals and humans normally. The majority (93.88%) of respondents found that the Medical Pet Shirt fits their pet perfectly. These findings align with MPS-Medical Pet Shirt®’s goal of providing a comfortable recovery for pets.
The survey shows that the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® for dogs and cats is used for young and old, large and small. Various breeds, crossbreeds, sizes, and ages were represented.
Owners seem very satisfied with the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt®; almost all respondents (98%) would recommend the shirt to others. Respondents generally prefer the Medical Pet Shirt over the cone. Additionally, surveyed pet owners rated their pet’s quality of life during the use of the Medical Pet Shirt® as 4 out of 5.
The survey also showed that dogs and cats could still perform their daily activities. They could move, eat, drink, sleep, play, and interact with other animals and humans normally. This is not always the case with the cone, as shown by the earlier study from the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow. Pets wearing the cone were hindered in their daily activities*. This may explain why most respondents preferred the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® over the cone. The majority (83%) of respondents used only the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt®, indicating the shirt’s effectiveness.
The MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® was mostly used after spaying/neutering, but the versatility of the shirt was reflected in the answers; the shirt was also used after various other medical procedures and for (skin) conditions.
The majority (93.88%) of respondents indicated that the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® fits their pet perfectly. This result aligns with the unique feature of the Medical Pet Shirt fitting like a second skin. Since most dogs and cats wore the shirt for at least a week, depending on the nature of the procedure, it is even more important that the fit is good, and the shirt is comfortable.
In summary, it can be concluded that the MPS-Medical Pet Shirt® is generally very well received by pet owners and is considered an effective and comfortable solution for their pets’ recovery after medical procedures. The recommendation by veterinarians and the positive experiences of users contribute to the popularity and trust in this product.
We will publish the full report soon, so stay tuned on this page!
