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Pet Ownership Statistics: Page 3
Pet Food Ingredients
US consumers’ pet food ingredients wants vary by income
A study of 5,000 U.S. pet owners presented by Kansas State University researchers at KibbleCon 2024 revealed pet food ingredient preferences.
Brand Insights
The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out
BESTMIX SOFTWARE N.V.
What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Study: More men than women own cats
The most recent Mars' pet parent study shows cat ownership is more common than dog ownership globally.
Adventures in Pet Food
US pet owners spent 17.6% more on pet food in 2023
Households of all income levels increased their pet food spending, while changes varied among different age groups, with some up and some down.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Study reveals gap between dog owners' perceptions, reality of pet health
According to the survey, 60% of dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese, though many pet parents may not realize the extent of this issue.
Market Report
Generational notes on pet food
The younger generations are firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to pet food shopping trends.
Latin America/Carribean
Colombian import of US dog, cat food ranks 3rd highest in 2023
The Colombian dog and cat food market experienced 10% year-over-year growth in 2023.
East Asia
South Korean pet food imports drop in 2023, despite sales growth
In 2022, the market size for dog and cat food reached KRW 1.69 trillion (US$1,308 million), representing a 71% increase from 2017's KRW 988 billion (US$874 million).
U.S. and Canada
Canadian pet food inflation down in 2024; Prices high still
The cost of pet ownership may be influencing Canadian dog and cat owners’ purchasing decisions.
Adventures in Pet Food
US dog and cat adoptions decline; cost is a key reason
Adoptions of dogs and cats in the U.S. have decreased so far in 2024, and survey results show concerns about the costs of pet ownership are a leading reason.
Europe
European pets up from previous 2022 estimate; Cats still top
Even with the European Pet Food Industry Federation’s new data collection method, cats remained the most populous pet in Europe.
Market Report
Cross-currents in pet food expectations
Pet owners provide clear preferences in surveys, but their actual purchases don’t always bear their thoughts out.
Adventures in Pet Food
‘Pets as family’ still strong, changing with younger owners
More and more pet owners around the world consider their pets family members, though younger owners see that differently from older generations’ experiences.
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