Pet Industry Statistics
83% of pet owners refer to themselves as their pet's mom or dad
70 % of pet owners sign their pet’s names on greeting cards
18% of dog owners say they have included or would include their pet in their wedding
66% of dog owners say they would refuse to date someone who didn’t like their pet
21% of dog owners say their pet sleeps in their bed
At least 25% of cats are obese or likely to become obese
Between 25-40% of dogs are considered obese
63% of US households own a pet
45% of US households own more than 1 pet
40% of US households own a dog
There are 90 million cats in the USA and 73 million dogs
78% of dog owners buy their pets several gifts a year
51% of cat owners have bought their pet a gift within the last 12 months
60% of dog owners purchase chews for their dogs
30% of dog owners own dental care products for their pet. This includes toothbrush, floss, mouthwash and whitening products.
29 million dogs traveled with their owners in 2006
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