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Total Number Of Pets Owned In The United States, By Type Of Animal

(millions)

Pet Number
Freshwater fish 139.3
Cat 94.2
Dog 89.7
Bird 20.3
Saltwater fish 18.8
Small animal 14.0
Reptile 9.4
Horse 7.6

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey.

 
TOTAL NUMBER OF PETS OWNED IN THE U.S., BY TYPE OF ANIMAL

(millions)

Pet  Number
Bird 16.2
Cat 86.4
Dog 78.2
Equine 7.9
Freshwater fish 151.1
Saltwater fish 8.6
Reptile 13.0
Small animal 16.0

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey.

 
TOTAL NUMBER OF PETS OWNED IN THE U.S., BY TYPE OF ANIMAL

(millions)

Pet Number
Bird 20.6
Cat 95.6
Dog 83.3
Horse 8.3
Freshwater fish 145.0
Saltwater fish 13.6
Reptile 11.5
Small animal 18.1

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2013-2014 National Pet Owners Survey.

 
TOTAL NUMBER OF PETS OWNED IN THE U.S., BY TYPE OF ANIMAL

(millions)

Pet Number
Bird 14.3
Cat 85.8
Dog 77.8
Horse 7.5
Freshwater fish 95.5
Saltwater fish 9.5
Reptile 9.3
Small animal 12.4

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2015-2016 National Pet Owners Survey.