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13% of Canadian households have both cats and dogs
Source: Made in CA (2024)
Made in CA. (2024). Pet Ownership Statistics Canada. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/comparison/#ca-cat-dog-households-2024
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)
$2,800 vs $3,999
Caring for a cat in Canada costs an average of $2,800/year compared to $3,999/year for a dog
Made in CA (2024)
$711 vs $960
Annual veterinary costs in Canada average $711 for cats compared to $960 for dogs
Made in CA (2024)
21%
21% of Canadian households own at least one cat
Statistics Canada (2024)
