✦ The Research
PEIT is built on
real science.
Preventive care works. The research is clear — the earlier you spot changes, the better the outcome. PEIT makes that possible every day.
of pet health issues show behavioural signs before physical symptoms appear
better outcomes when issues are caught in the early behavioural stage
of pet owners say they wish they'd noticed changes in their pet sooner
✦ Key Findings
What the evidence says
Appetite is the #1 early indicator
Changes in eating behaviour precede diagnosis in the majority of common canine and feline illnesses — often by days or weeks.
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2022
Energy drops predict illness earlier than weight
Activity and energy level changes are a significantly earlier predictor of systemic illness than visible weight change or coat condition.
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2021
Owners miss early signs without tracking
More than half of pet owners in a 2023 survey reported noticing a health issue only after it had progressed — citing the gradual nature of change as the primary reason.
PetMD Veterinary Survey, 2023
Vets say detailed logs improve diagnosis
In a survey of veterinary professionals, 9 in 10 said having a detailed behavioural and nutritional history from the owner meaningfully improved their ability to diagnose accurately on first visit.
American Veterinary Medical Association, 2022