1. Companion Animals

2. 60% of households in the U.S. have a pet

3. 50% of pets are considered as members of the family 48% of pets are considered as pets or companions 2% of pets are considered property (AVMA 2007)

4. Number of Dogs and Cats per 100 Humans (1998) DogsCats USA17.821.0 France17.012.6 Australia15.213.9 Canada13.014.0 Denmark13.310.8 Austria8.014.7 UK10.09.6 Netherlands8.410.6 Switzerland6.212.5 Sweden8.99.5

5. Number of Dogs and Cats Total (2002) (‘000,000) DogsCats USA6072*7782* China2353 Brazil3012.5 Russia108 Japan107.8 UK6.17.5 * AVMA 2006

6. Fish 24.0 49.3 75.9 Birds 11.0 10.1 11.2 Rabbits 4.6 4.8 6.2 Hamsters/ Guinea pigs/ gerbils 2.7 1.8 2.7 Turtles/ snakes/ lizards/ amphibians 2.0 2.9 3.9 Pet Populations (millions) Year Type of Pet 1999 2001 2006 SOURCE: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2002).

7. Veterinary Expenditures (Billions) 2001 2006 Dogs $11.6 $16.1 Cats $6.6 $ 7.1 Horses $0.6 $.7 Pet foods $12.4

8. Recent Trends in Pet Ownership in U.S. 75% of dog and cat owners are female Smaller breeds of dogs became more popular 90% of dogs reside in urban areas

9. Annual Costs of Pet Ownership Food150250350120 Health care225275325225 Grooming200300400--- Toys50607050 Litter---------175 Miscellaneous15523031580 TOTAL7801,1151,500640 Dogs SmallMediumLarge Cats

10. Annual Costs of Pet Ownership Food110755050 Litter400400220--- Toys25251030 Health care20050------ Miscellaneous50302520 TOTAL785580305100 RabbitGuinea PigGerbilSmall bird

11. Preventable health problems in pets

12. Proper diet to prevent obesity.

13. Good oral hygiene prevents tooth decay and gum disease.

14. Bath with proper shampoo at proper intervals.

15. Spin Dry

16. Top 6 health problems in dogs Skin disorders Adverse reactions to vaccines and medications Lameness / arthritis Seizures Congestive heart failure Cancer http://tedeboy.tripod.com/drmichaelwfox/index.html

17. Top 6 health problems in cats Skin disorders Feline urologic syndrome Chronic diarrhea Kidney failure Adverse reaction to vaccines / medication Vomiting http://tedeboy.tripod.com/drmichaelwfox/index.html

18. Top Behavior Problems in Dogs Coprophagia and pica – eating stools, dirt, and grass Aggression toward dogs and people Fear / phobias Obessive compulsive disorder – tail chasing, carpet digging Urinating in house Separation anxiety Excessive barking http://tedeboy.tripod.com/drmichaelwfox/index.html

19. Frequency of major behavioral problems (Source: Behavior Clinics, N=200)

20. Breed Comparisons (all data from breed club members)

21. Breed Comparisons (all data from breed club members)

22. Careers with Companion Animals Veterinary medicine Teaching and research in companion animal nutrition, biology, care, management, behavior, genetics, and reproduction Pet food and supply industry Groomers Animal behaviorist / trainer Journalism

23. Careers (continued) Animal breeder Kennel management Pet motels Professional trainer and handler

24. Top two Pet Food Companies Nestle-Purina 26% Mars 24% 77% of food sold dry 23% of food sold moist or wet

25. Future Trends Increase in total number of pets and jobs More cats and smaller dogs Increased money spent per pet Increasing isolated personal lifestyle Genetically improved and healthier pets Better understanding of health and nutrition