Pet Ownership Statistics
Posted on February 28, 2026 by | Comments Off on Pet Ownership Statistics
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Looking for some interesting pet ownership statistics? Forbes provides the following U.S. Pet Ownership at a Glance: – 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet. – Pet ownership has increased significantly over the past three decades. In 1988, only 56% of U.S. households owned a pet. – 78% of pet owners surveyed […]
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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
Posted on November 19, 2024 by | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
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Thanksgiving is a holiday that centers around family and food. And while it’s tempting to invite our furry family members to participate in our feast, many traditional Thanksgiving foods can put our pets at risk. Here are some tips for keeping your pet safe on Thanksgiving, provided by Dr. Melody R. Conklin, VMD, MBA. Keep […]
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Older Adults and the Benefits of Long-Term Pet Ownership
Posted on August 20, 2024 by | Comments Off on Older Adults and the Benefits of Long-Term Pet Ownership
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Good news for older adults who own a pet! A new study indicates that owning a pet for over five years may help cognitive skills stay sharp as we age. Researchers found that adults ages 50 or older who had owned a pet of any kind for more than five years showed slower decline in […]
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