U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2007)
Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 (Original item from 2008)
Companion Animals | Data and Statistics | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
Based on a national survey of over 47,000 households, this report collects information on the pet population and their owners within the United States.
Abstract:
According to these survey results, the pet dog population is estimated at 72 million, while the pet cat population is estimated at 82 million. In 2006 49.7% of pet owners considered their pets to be family members. Average veterinary expenses per household for all pets in 2006 was $366. In horse-owning households, 61.1% had at least one veterinary visit during the year, an increase of 11.9% from 2001.
The primary topics of this report include:
- Key Findings
- Total Pet Ownership and Pet Population
- Veterinary Medical Use and Expenditures
- Pet Owner Demographics
- Pet Owner Profiles
Spot Check Number:
1082
Sponsor:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Animal Type:
Dogs, Cats, Companion Animals
Record Type:
Survey Summary
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
47,000+
Population Descriptors:
U.S. pets and their owners
Year Conducted:
2008
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