In a Consumer Reports survey of 1,101 pet owners it was found that 75% are dog owners as opposed to 50% cat owners. Of the dog owners 42% have 1 dog and 33% have 2 or more.
In an average month the dog owners spent $36 on food and treats while the cat owners $20 per month.
32% of the dog owners got their pets from a breeder or pet store while only just 5% for cat owners. It is noted that dog owners are six times as likely to go to a breeder or pet store than cat owners.
And lastly, the dog owners surveyed spent on average $209 in the past year on vet/ health-related expenses while cat owners spent only $151 dollars.
An interesting finding from this survey is although the recession has hit many people hard it did not stop them from spending on their pets. They spent the same amount in the past year as they had in previous years.
My opinion on this survey…cats are cool, but dogs RULE!
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