Individual actions are vital, but systemic change saves millions.
| Trend | Welfare Implication | |-------|----------------------| | Telemedicine | Increases access but cannot replace physical exam | | Pet insurance | Reduces financial euthanasia, but adoption is low | | Raw meat diets | Risk of nutritional imbalance and bacterial shedding | | CBD supplements | Lack of regulation; some products contain THC or contaminants | | Emotional support animal (ESA) housing rights | Leads to untrained animals in unsuitable environments | Individual actions are vital, but systemic change saves