2025年12月17日 · The size and makeup of the pet population affect nearly every aspect of companion animal practice. See what’s changing—and where opportunities may lie.

2025年6月6日 · In the most recent survey, U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey. Cat ownership also rose, from 46.5 million …

2025年2月14日 · Dogs remain the most popular pet, with 65.1 million households owning at least one. Cat ownership is steady, with 42.2 million households owning at least one feline. The U.S. pet industry is now valued at over $100 billion, reflecting the growing importance of pets in daily life.

2025年7月17日 · In 2025, the number of household cats and dogs in the United States is expected to reach 195.0 million, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Recent economic expansion has …

2025年10月31日 · Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S. (65.1 million U.S. households own a dog), followed by cats (46.5 million households) and freshwater fish (11.1 million households).

Between 2018 and 2024, household ownership rates slipped for having dogs and for having dogs but not cats. In contrast, ownership rates are slightly up since 2018 for having cats and for having cats but …

2024年7月11日 · On average, there are approximately 30 to 40 million stray, feral, uncared-for cats in the United States. On average, people adopt stray cats more often than they adopt stray dogs.

2025年7月3日 · In the latest AVMA study, dogs were found to be owned by 44.5% of households in the United States, while 32.1% were cat owning households. The number of pet dogs was estimated to be …

Cats can be divided into three populations—those who are personal pets, those being cared for by shelters and rescues, and those who live in our communities. Community cats are friendly stray or …

In the first half of 2025, about 1.9 million dogs and cats were adopted nationwide—a slight 1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Dog adoptions dipped modestly each month, while cat …