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Caring for a cat in Canada costs an average of $2,800/year compared to $3,999/year for a dog
Source: Made in CA (2024)
Made in CA. (2024). Pet Spending Statistics Canada. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/comparison/#ca-annual-cat-cost-vs-dog-2022
8.9M cats vs 8.3M dogs
Canada has 8.9 million cats compared to 8.3 million dogs, one of the few countries where cats outnumber dogs
Statista (2024)
$711 vs $960
Annual veterinary costs in Canada average $711 for cats compared to $960 for dogs
Made in CA (2024)
13%
13% of Canadian households have both cats and dogs
Made in CA (2024)
8.9M cats vs 8.3M dogs
Canada has approximately 8.9 million cats compared to 8.3 million dogs
Canadian Animal Health Institute (2025)
