About how many pet cats lived in U.S. households in 2024?
Answer73.8 million
The cat population peaked at 81.7 million in 2006.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
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Going deeper
How many U.S. households owned cats in 2024?
Answer42.1 million
Cat-owning households numbered 27 million in 1996.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
What share of cat owners say they view their cat as family?
Answer84.7%
Among dog owners, 88.8% view their pet as family.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
Expert level
What share of cat owners had a regular veterinarian in 2024?
Answer77.1%
86.8% of dog owners had a regular veterinarian.
Source: AVMA, Pet population continues increase while pet spending declines (2024) avma.org
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