Arizona ranks fifth as the state where veterinarians are most in demand, a new study shows.

The analysis, undertaken by PetLab, looked at the number of Google searches for the 10 most common search terms relating to animal hospitals and veterinarian care.

Arizona produces about 91,000 Google searches for vets each month, or some 1,237 searches per 100,000 people. 

“As a state known for its warm climate and outdoor lifestyle, pets are integral members of many Arizonan families,” a release announcing the study results stated.

“Cities like Sedona, Scottsdale and Phoenix are well-regarded for their dog-friendly parks, hiking trails, pet-friendly restaurants and businesses.”

The study found Colorado as the state where veterinarians are most in demand, with an average of 75,927 monthly vet-related searches, or the equivalent of 1,300 searches per 100,000 citizens.

After looking for the 10 most searched terms for animal hospital and veterinarian care, the study looked at the number of monthly searches in each state and compared it to population size.

Following Colorado on the list were Michigan, West Virginia and North Carolina.