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Pet Ownership Statistics

Cat exposure may increase schizophrenia risk in people

After researchers adjusted for other factors, they found that people exposed to cats had approximately twice the probability of developing schizophrenia.

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Why cats are a growth category for pet food

Rising urbanization is leading to increased cat ownership and, following on, higher cat food sales growth, presenting opportunities for pet food companies.

Higher cat ownership means higher growth rates for cat food and treat sales.

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Pet ownership declined in US from 70% to 66% in 2022

Dogs remained the most populous pet in the United States, with nearly 20 million more households owning dogs than cats.

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Hungary, France, Austria had most pet cats per capita 2022

More populous nations inherently will tend to have more pets, but they may not have the most pets per capita.

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Portugal had most pet dogs per person in Europe 2022

Last year, Russia had the highest pet dog and cat populations in Europe. Yet, the vast nation doesn’t rank in the top 10 of dog ownership per capita.

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Italy, Spain, France top pet bird populations in Europe

Birds are the third most common pets in Europe. In 2022, the European pet food market grew to EUR29.1 billion (US$31.1 billion) with an average 5.1% annual growth rate during the past three years.

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Russia, Germany, France have most pet cats in Europe in 2022

With highly urbanized human populations, cats may be more convenient for many Europeans since cats often need less space and maintenance than dogs.

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Russia, UK, Germany have most pet dogs in Europe in 2022

In 2022, the European pet food market grew to EUR29.1 billion (US$31.1 billion) with an average 5.1% annual growth rate during the past three years.

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It’s raining kittens: Cat adoption in the spotlight

Learn about current trends in cat adoption, including a comparison to dog adoptions and a focus on kittens.

Dogs have been well-represented in pet food since pet food began, and now cats are getting some well-deserved attention.

Animal welfare certifications for chicken in dog food recipe

Along with expressing the company’s ethos, committing to animal welfare may help Vero Beach, Florida-based pet food company Caru market its products.

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Chinese imports of US pet food hit US$672 mil in 2022

China was the world’s fastest-growing importer of pet foods during the past ten years.

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Owner profiles deduced from dog food buying patterns

Buyers of nonconventional pet foods, such as raw meat formulations, were different from those who bought conventional formulas, like kibble and canned.

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