Pet Stats

overweight dog
The States with the Most Overweight Pets
More than 60% of Americans admitted they gained weight in 2020 during the pandemic, so it’s no surprise that in another survey, 36% also reported that their dogs experienced weight gain during the same... Read more...
puppies for sale
Puppies for Sale: Beware of Online Puppy Scams
The term ‘puppies for sale’ sees over 100,000 searches on Google every month. Searches traditionally spike every December, as families begin to search for the perfect Christmas puppy to add... Read more...
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Dog Walking Survey: Which States Walk Their Dog the Most?
The Joys of Dog Walking: How Often Do We Really Walk Our Dogs? 36% of dogs gained weight during the pandemic. Last year, we were all guilty of feeding our pups... Read more...
most cat friendly cities
The Most Cat Friendly Cities in the U.S.
The cat’s out of the bag—at Total.vet, we’re total cat fans. What’s not to love about a feline friend? It’s hard to resist the sassy tail twitches, the baby soft... Read more...
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As Birth Rates in US Plummet, Are Pets Standing In For Children?
Birth Rates in US Survey Highlights While many believed the COVID-19 pandemic would fuel a ‘baby boom’ as couples found themselves spending more time together under lockdown, the opposite turned... Read more...
puppies for sale
Puppies for Sale: The States with the Most Online Puppy Scams
The term ‘puppies for sale’ receives over a quarter of a million internet searches every month. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, online searches for puppies have particularly skyrocketed. Google Trends... Read more...
how inflation is impacting pet owners
How Inflation is Impacting U.S. Pet Owners
According to data recently published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. reached a staggering high of 9.1% for the 12-month period ending... Read more...
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The U.S. States with the Most Cases of Lyme Disease
Blacklegged ticks, which can carry bacteria that causes Lyme Disease, start to become active in the Spring, which is why April is recognized as Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month,... Read more...
cost of dog food
The Rising Cost of Dog Food
In recent years, pet owners have been facing a significant challenge: the rising cost of dog food. In a recent Total.vet survey of 1,000 U.S. pet owners, 34% of respondents... Read more...
service dog statistics
Service Dog Statistics
GENERAL STATISTICS There are an estimated 500,000 service dogs working in the US. (Share America) An estimated 70% of service dogs in training don’t graduate due to behavioral issues. (Healthypets)... Read more...
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Exotic Pets Statistics
Exotic Pet Ownership In 2016, 13.3% of households were estimated to have specialty or exotic pets, a 25.5% increase from 2011. % of Households with Specialty/Exotic Pets % Change 2006... Read more...
animal shelter statistics
Animal Shelter Statistics: State Rankings and Nationwide Data
Animal shelters are meant to serve as a sanctuary for homeless and abandoned pets. However, many shelters in the United States are facing a growing problem: high kill rates. Such... Read more...
pet ownership statistics
Pet Ownership Statistics
U.S. households most frequently own dogs, followed by cats and freshwater fish. Pet Households Bird 5.7 Cat 42.7 Dog 63.4 Horse 1.6 Freshwater fish 11.5 Saltwater fish 1.6 Reptile 4.5... Read more...
animal abuse statistics
Animal Abuse Statistics 2024: State Rankings and Nationwide Data
It’s estimated that every year, 10 million animals die from abuse in just the United States alone.  To learn where in the U.S. animal abuse is most prevalent, the Special... Read more...