Sentences with phrase «third of cat owners»

Half of dog owners and a third of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National Pet Owners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season indeed.

GREENWICH, CT., July 27, 2006 - Did you know more than half of dog owners and more than a third of cat owners will buy holiday gifts for their pets this year?

• Top notch nutrition was the number one pledge, with 55 % of cat owners and 46 % dog owners pledging a better diet for their pet • Followed by exercise and activity, with a fifth promising more walkies for their dog and one third of cat owners committing to more playtime • Spending quality time together was also ranked as a top priority — from giving more cuddles and ensuring our pets have a warm, comfy bed to daily teeth brushing and providing regular flea treatment

The AVMA survey indicates two - thirds of all cat owners understand the importance of preventive care checkups, which is far higher than other industry reports.

Not exact matches

Nearly half (40 percent) of cat owners and a third (28 percent) of dog owners chose «mixed - breed» as their favorite type of cat or dog.

Two - thirds of cat parents admit that they only take their cat to the vet when it's ill or injured because putting their cat in a carrier or in the car is a significant cause of stress for both the cat and the owner.

Unfortunately, studies by the American Animal Hospital Association reveal that nearly two - thirds of pet owners do no provide their pets with veterinary - recommended dental care This is alarming considering the negative effect that poor oral hygiene can have on the health (and happiness) of dogs and cats.

According to recent survey by the ASPCA, more than one - third of dog and cat owners don't have disaster preparedness plans in place for their pets.

According to the American Pet Product Association National Pet Owners Survey, in 2004 about a third of all cats could go inside or outside as they please, with the remaining 17 percent outside only.

One - third of dog, cat and bird owners and almost half of equine owners have named a caretaker or guardian for their pet in their will.

About one - third of the impounded cats were destroyed and two - thirds were adopted, returned to owners, or transferred to rescue groups.

A study published in Diabetic Medicine in 1992 showed that as many as one - third of the pets living with people with diabetes — usually dogs, but also cats, rabbits, and even birds — exhibit dramatic changes in behavior when they sense a drop in their owners» blood glucose.

Chapter Manager Edie Sayeg explains, «So many people rescue dogs and cats and, while rabbits have become the third most popular companion animal, most of the public shelters in Georgia will not even accept them from owners wanting to give them up.

Almost two - thirds (61 %) believe too many people have negative impressions of cat owners.

A full two thirds of the owners who let their cats roam say they would not be able to retrain their cat to stay indoors or use safe outdoor options such as leash walks or catios.

Half of the cat owners felt that their cat's presence and companionship was most helpful, followed by a third of respondents describing stroking a cat as a calming and helpful activity.

More than a third of dog owners and over half of cat caregivers (38 % of dog owners and 58 % of cat caregivers) say their animals «hate» going to vets; they are less likely to visit their veterinarian.

Nine out of ten pet owners surveyed by the American Humane Society say they now consider their pet a member of the family, which helps explain why more than a third (37 percent) of dog parents and a similar population of cat owners have their pet's picture primarily displayed in their house and why 14 and 10 percent respectively display them at their place of work.