Pet Ownership Statistics

Insights on pet ownership changes, impact on pet food

April 16, 2021

In a reversal from previous years, developed pet food markets had the highest levels of pet population growth in 2020, mostly in more affluent households.

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Pet charities in Southeast Asia get ‘royal’ treatment

As COVID-19 continues to affect pet owners, local agencies are stepping up to provide help.

March 26, 2021

Alma Buelva

As COVID-19 continues to affect pet owners in Southeast Asia, local rescue agencies are stepping up to provide help.

Chewy, Purina surveys on premiumization and transparency

In the Purina survey, 92% of all pet owners were interested in learning more about where ingredients for their pet’s food are sourced, especially dog owners.

March 25, 2021

Tim Wall

Two giants in the pet industry, Purina and Chewy, released their own independent survey results on transparency and premiumization, respectively.

JD adds dog, cat profiles to e-commerce site in China

For the dog and cat profiles, JD uses the e-commerce giant’s big data analysis to provide updates of suitable products, services and care instructions.

March 24, 2021

Tim Wall

The system, called the My Pet Profile Initiative, allows customers to receive recommendations for pet products and services.

Pandemic pets face health, care problems from novices

In 2020, pandemic-driven demand altered the pet market, reducing owner preparation and diligence as people scrambled to buy what puppies they could without investigating the source or even seeing the young dog.

March 22, 2021

Tim Wall

Pet food companies have an opportunity to help these new owners of new dogs. As the dynamic of the pandemic changes, dog food companies may build consumer trust and loyalty by expanding efforts to reach new pet owners.

The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

March 11, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The pandemic swiftly and significantly affected every aspect of the pet food supply chain, all the way to consumers buying food for their pets.

Internet searches may provide pet food market snapshot

Information such as searches for dog breeds may help pet food brands with market intelligence.

March 1, 2021

Iván Franco

Information such as searches for dog breeds may give pet food brands insight into breed preferences and, therefore, potential growth opportunities.

Great Australian Dog Survey reveals Aussie dog culture

Australian dog owners say they’ll go to great lengths for their pets.

February 16, 2021

Alma Buelva

Australian dog owners say they’ll go to great lengths for their pets in a recent survey conducted by pet food company Scratch.

Is U.S. pet food spending holding up into COVID-19 year 2?

February 2, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet ownership remains strong, and since pet owners need to keep feeding their pets, pet food spending is steady—but financial pain is real for some.

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Breed-specific dog food for COVID purebred boom

In the United States, growing demand for dog breeds and rising prices may have contributed to a rise in licensed dog breeders in 2020.

January 18, 2021

Tim Wall

Rising prices for popular breeds and a shortage of shelter dogs may mean growth opportunities for breed-specific pet foods in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.