Industry Statistics And Trends [Companion Animal Ownership]

Breakdown of companion animal ownership in the U.S. according to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey

Number of U.S. Households that Own a Companion Animal (millions)

Bird: 6.4

Cat: 38.4

Dog: 44.8

Equine: 4.3

Freshwater Fish: 14.2

Saltwater Fish: .8

Reptile: 4.8

Small Animal: 6.0

Total Number of Companion Animals Owned in the U.S. (millions)

Bird: 16

Cat: 88.3

Dog: 74.8

Equine: 13.8

Freshwater Fish: 142.0

Saltwater Fish: 9.6

Reptile: 13.4

Small Animal: 24.3

* Ownership statistics are gathered from APPMA 2007/2008 National Pet Owners Survey

Total U.S. Companion Animal Industry Expenditures (Year / $ Billion):
2007 / $40.8 Est.

2006 / $38.5

2005 / $36.3

Estimated 2007 Sales within the U.S. Market:

For 2007, it estimated that $40.8 billion will be spent on our companion animals in the U.S. Here is the detailed breakdown by type of expenditure:

Food:

$16.1 billion Vet Care: $9.8 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine: $9.9 billion Live animal purchases: $2.1 billion Pet Services: grooming & boarding: $2.9 billion