50 Unknown Facts About Pets
There are around 70% or 90.5 million families in the United States that own a pet. ( Source )
Cats can produce more than 100 different vocal sounds ( Source )
The sense of dogs is known to be 100,000 times better than humans. ( Source )
Pet owners are estimated to spend up to $442 on pet food every year. ( Source )
There are around 339 dog breeds that are accepted and recognised internationally. ( Source )
Cats spend around 18 hours of the day sleeping. ( Source )
The most expensive dog breed is the Lowchen, which is also referred to as the Little Lion. ( Source )
Dogs can produce around 10 different vocal sounds. ( Source )
Cats can taste air, whereas dogs can taste scents. ( Source )
There are more than a hundred different cat breeds recognised globally. ( Source )
Dogs are known to sense diseases in humans, like cancer and others. ( Source )
The rarest breed of cat is Ashera. ( Source )
Cats' memories do not last more than sixteen hours. ( Source )
Around 3.2 million pets are adopted from American Shelters by Americans. ( Source )
Pitbulls are one of the dangerous breeds that are known to be responsible for fatal attacks on their owners. ( Source )
Around 20.6 million Americans have birds as pets in their household. ( Source )
About 13.3 % of the households were known to have exotic animals as pets in 2016. ( Source )
Pet Goldfish can live up to 10 years. ( Source )
Puppies are born deaf. The adult pups can hear four times better when compared to humans. ( Source )
Dogs have unique nose prints just like human fingerprints. ( Source)
Cats are known to share about 96% of their genetic makeup with tigers. ( Source )
Around 75% of the dog owners celebrate their pooch's birthday. ( Source )
The teeth of the rabbit are known to grow constantly. ( Source )
Petting a dog for around twenty minutes can actually lower your blood pressure. ( Source )
Dogs do sweat, but through their paw pads. ( Source )
Cats spend around 50% of their awake time grooming themselves. ( Source )
Goldfish are known to hold up to a memory for at least one to three months. ( Source )
A flying pigeon's heart is known to beat 600 times per minute. ( Source )
The average premium on accidents, illness and other unwanted consequences for cars was around $30 a month. ( Source )
Did you know that cats do not meow at each other? However, they still manage to communicate. ( Source )
Cats have 32 muscles present in their ears, while humans have just 6. ( Source )
Dogs cannot see black and white color which makes them colour blind. ( Source )
Around 43% of the dogs and 49% of the cats sleep on their owner's bed. ( Source )
Cats have around 230 bones in their body, which makes them flexible. ( Source )
Istanbul is reported to have the highest number of stray animals, including cats and dogs, which is estimated to be around 400,000 to 600,000. ( Source )
Dogs pretend to be sick to get attention. ( Source )
The United States of America is ranked in the 31st position worldwide in terms of having the toughest animal cruelty laws. ( Source )
Did you know that around a million snakes are kept as captive as pets in the US. ( Source )
About 2.3% of the pet owners were known to have turtles as their pets. ( Source )
Dogs are known to have their mental ability as close to that of a child of 2 years of age. ( Source )
There are around 60,000 human deaths estimated because of rabies in around 150 countries. ( Source )
Around 10 million animals die on an annual basis because of abuse in the United States. ( Source )
Cats have a free-floating collar bone, which makes them extremely flexible. ( Source )
Did you know that the Starfish does not have a brain or blood? ( Source )
Around 94 % of the pet owners say that their pet makes them smile more than once every day. (Source)
Dogs can get really jealous when they see their owners showing affection to other pets or their rivals. (Source)
Around 80 % of dogs undergo oral diseases by the age of 3. While the percentage of cats in the same case can exceed 70. (Source )
About 82% of the dogs and 18% of the cats were insured by the pet owners. (Source )
The pet food market is expected to grow by about 18.89 % from the year of 2023 to 2027. ( Source)
Around 64% of the pet owners cook a separate meal for their pooch at least two to three times a week. ( Source )
