73.8 million
About how many pet cats lived in U.S. households in 2024?
The cat population peaked at 81.7 million in 2006.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
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73.8 million
The cat population peaked at 81.7 million in 2006.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
42.1 million
Cat-owning households numbered 27 million in 1996.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
77.1%
86.8% of dog owners had a regular veterinarian.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
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