More than half
of cat owners said they talk about their cat or share cat videos.
Sixty nine percent
of cat owners said they could recognize a lily and 27 % knew that lilies were toxic prior to their cats» exposures.
Another 20 percent of dog owners and 12 percent
of cat owners said they wanted their family to see a litter being born.
Of the pet owners whose dogs or cats had litters, 53 percent of dog owners and 54 percent
of cat owners said «it was an accident.»
In fact, 80 %
of cat owners said they would pay for this test if their veterinarians recommended it.1
The ASPCA poll found that nationally, only 28 percent of dog owners and 24 percent
of cat owners say their pets have embedded microchips.
Even with this overpopulation crisis, as many as 13 % of dog owners and 20 %
of cat owners say their pet has had one or more litters!
According to the Packaged Facts February / March 2017 National Pet Owner Survey, 57 percent
of cat owners say they have a cat with anxiety or stress issues.
Not exact matches
New York's first - in - the - nation legislative proposal to ban the declawing
of cats has sparked a heated debate among veterinarians and
cat lovers alike, with some insisting it's inhumane and others
saying it should be allowed as a last resort for felines that won't stop scratching furniture, carpets and their
owners.
«A lot
of pet
owners would be sad,» he
says, if a gene drive went wrong and escaped worldwide during some future attempt to rid,
say, Australia
of its terribly destructive feral
cats.
And Harbingers
of a New Age, which makes «Vegecat» kibble and supplements that provide
cats with nutrients otherwise only found in meat,
says that its products allow
owners to «prepare food in your own kitchen, choosing recipes that fit your lifestyle.»
«I spoke with one
of our emergency room doctors the other day and
said to be sure and tell pet
owners that dogs and
cats are likely to encounter snakes this time
of year,» she
says.
This could have a significant positive impact on the wellbeing
of both
cats and their
owners on a global scale,»
says Professor Hannes Lohi.
More than 30 percent
of Americans live with at least one
cat, and they re probably getting the same stress relief and happy - hormone release from their pet
of choice that dog -
owners get; there are simply fewer studies to prove it,
says judge Alan Beck, ScD, director
of the Center for Human - Animal Bond at the Purdue University School
of Veterinary Medicine.
The
owners of said car will usually receive a payout from the insurance company at which point the insurer takes ownership
of the car and assesses the damage - branding it with a categorisation from
Cat A to
Cat N.
Cat A cars have suffered irreparable damage such as a catastrophic fire and will never be sanctioned by authorities for road use again.
«If the animal is a dog or
cat and your insurance company successfully subrogates against the
owner of the animal, you could have your deductible, and the amount
of repairs you had to pay out
of pocket before your comprehensive coverage kicked in, returned to you,» Becker
says.
«At Purina, we share a mission with our partners to bring pets and people together,»
said Cat Small, Pet Welfare Program Coordinator at Purina and proud
owner of Carrot the dog.
«While most pet stores are historically directed toward dogs, there are literally millions
of homes (and growing) with
cat owners, many
of which have multiple
cats per home,»
says Chris Glissman, CEO
of Kansas City, Mo. - based catnip supplier Meowijuana.
says Diane Danforth, founder and CEO
of Americat Company in Wexford, Pa. «
Cat owners have become more concerned about the safety
of the products their
cats use daily.
«It's interesting to learn how different
cat and dog
owners can be when choosing, and making decisions for, their pets,»
said Dr. Brent Mayabb, veterinarian and manager
of education and development at Royal Canin.
Areas
of innovation that
cat owners are particularly focused on in the
cat scratcher category include the types
of materials used in the construction
of these products,
says Stephen Sun, president
of PetPals.
However, even though demand is rising, only a relatively small proportion
of pet
owners are buying these products,
says Harald Fisker, president
of Grizzly Pet Products, LLC., a Woodinville, Wash. - based manufacturer
of salmon oil products for dogs and
cats.
Yet despite catnip's long - standing reputation,
says Hamilton, «many
cat owners are still uneducated about the various benefits
of this herb and how
cats react to it.»
«By helping
cat owners get to a retail space that helps to serve all
of their
cat needs, [retailers] can help drive greater spend from the consumer by saving [shoppers] time and providing convenience when they locate all
of their products in a central area,»
says Holcomb.
He
says that the number
of cat owners who worry about taking their
cats to the vet are decreasing, and
cats are receiving regular veterinary care more frequently as a result.
Becker, a Vietnam veteran, longtime animal rescue volunteer and proud
owner of three Shelties and two
cats,
says pets adopted out through G.I. Wishes have brought about many positive changes in their new
owners, especially those who are dealing with depression or conditions such as PTSD.
«What pet
owners need to understand is that if their pet has a weight issue and they are treating, they need to incorporate treating as part
of their
cat or dog's total caloric intake,» he
says.
Dog
owners seem to think their canines are better at lending an ear compared to
cats; about 25 percent
said their dog is the better listener, compared to 14 percent
of cat owners.
Dog
owners may also seek out seasonally themed collars as a way to include pets in holiday festivities,
says Sara Schrekenhofer, advertising manager and graphic designer for Leather Brothers, Inc. (DBA OmniPet), a Conway, Ark., manufacturer
of products for dogs and
cats.
«I think it is fair to
say that all
of us — store staff and home office alike — are obsessed with identifying dog and
cat owners» real needs and coming up with solutions to their issues,» Lars
says.
One
of the most common questions from customers is about fit,
says Fine, because a carrier doesn't do
owners much good if the dog or
cat doesn't fit inside properly.
The wide range
of solution - oriented litters produced by Precious
Cat, Inc., are designed to help cat owners address a number of issues, including inappropriate elimination, says Gina Zaro, marketing direct
Cat, Inc., are designed to help
cat owners address a number of issues, including inappropriate elimination, says Gina Zaro, marketing direct
cat owners address a number
of issues, including inappropriate elimination,
says Gina Zaro, marketing director.
Camille Hulen,
owner of Camille's
Cat House and an animal welfare advocate,
says, «If you buy a purebred animal from a breeder, an animal in a shelter will die because you did not choose it.
«Questions regarding the
cat's age, gender and breed will help employees direct
cat owners to solutions,»
says Tibor Siklosi, director
of marketing at Bergan.
«When it comes to collars and leashes, something that our dogs or
cats wear daily, it's important to offer customers eco-friendly product options that they can feel good about purchasing, knowing that their pet's products will contribute to a cleaner world,»
says Leah Binding,
owner of Aeslin Pup Hub.
«We are proud to team up with Royal Canin in this effort to share valuable knowledge with
cat owners that can help improve their pet's quality
of life,»
says Robin Ganzert, President and CEO
of the American Humane Association.
«A new
cat owner may not realize their young kitten will not develop a response to catnip until they are six to nine months
of age,» Hamilton
says.
Penny Johnson, executive vice president
of Sturdi Products, Inc.,
says a large percentage
of the pet
owners who are in the market for the company's products are women between 40 and 60 years old, who have small dogs and
cats.
Pet
owners often think
of salmon as a flavor for
cats,
says Lori Fouts, vice president
of sales management at MiracleCorp.
Adopting from a shelter, humane society or rescue group «means helping a
cat who's already there and needs the love
of an
owner,» he
says.
Respondents
said they get most
of their information about
cats from friends and family, and 56 percent
said they believe more people would adopt a
cat if stereotypes about them and their
owners were removed.
While the gap in our perception
of cats and dogs remains vast, according to PetSmart Charities» survey, 56 percent
of respondents
said negative stereotypes about
cats are untrue and 71 percent
said stigmas about
cat owners are outdated.
We asked
owners to describe their
cats and most
of them
said, it's quarter child, quarter monkey, quarter dog and part
cat!
Owners of cats with cerebellar hypoplasia and ataxia
say that the animals can lead happy lives if they are part
of a loving family.
And in Brian Donovan's hilarious essay «Confessions
of a Male
Cat Owner,» he says he's «tired of living in the cat closet» and shares a list of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
Cat Owner,» he
says he's «tired
of living in the
cat closet» and shares a list of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
cat closet» and shares a list
of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use
of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird
cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
cat searches I do on a regular basis.»
Cats Protection, which takes in and rehomes unwanted cats, has just helped its one millionth cat since 2007 but says that, since the start of the recession, it has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of cat owners asking for help every w
Cats Protection, which takes in and rehomes unwanted
cats, has just helped its one millionth cat since 2007 but says that, since the start of the recession, it has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of cat owners asking for help every w
cats, has just helped its one millionth
cat since 2007 but
says that, since the start
of the recession, it has experienced a dramatic increase in the number
of cat owners asking for help every week.
So the city
said that by feeding these
cats (estimated to be about a dozen
cats), Betancourt become the
owner of these
cats, and was hoarding
cats.
Cat owners seek out the hairball remedies more frequently than other supplements, staff
said, noting that some customers will purchase supplements geared toward specific medical conditions based on the recommendations
of their veterinarians.
Amy Paris, CEO and founder
of The Pet Health People LLC, the maker
of Licks Pill - Free Solutions in Chicago,
said cat owners should consult their veterinarian before starting a supplement routine.
In fact, there are more pets than children in the U.S.. Also, 94 percent
of dog
owners say they love their dogs, and 89 percent
of cat owners indicate love is also the top reason why they have a
cat.