Woorien, New Year(Seollal) Pet Care Trend Data Released

Woorien, a pet healthcare solution specialist under Vatech Networks, led by CEO Seokbin Ko, has disclosed key pet medical visit reasons during the Lunar New Year holiday by analyzing clinical data accumulated in its cloud-based PMS

Did you know that the delicious holiday foods can pose a significant burden on our pets' small stomachs?

Understanding this, Woorien released meaningful data to help families enjoy a warm and safe Korean New Year together. The number of pets visiting hospitals during the Korean New Year(Seollal) period increased by 118% compared to usual, with the main cause identified as gastrointestinal diseases due to ingestion of human food.

More detailed coverage is available in an article by animal culture specialist reporter Seoyoon Choi, published on News1 on February 12.

"Do not feed indiscriminately" The top reason for pet hospital visits during the Seollal

Woorien analyzed clinical data from its cloud PMS before the Korean New Year(Seollal), publishing the top 5 reasons for pet visits during this period. (...) The most significant increase in hospital visits compared to normal times was gastrointestinal disorders caused by pets eating human food. Many dogs showed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after ingesting leftover holiday food, bone fragments, and packaging materials, prompting hospital visits. The hospital visit rate rose by 118% compared to non-holiday periods.

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