Fun pet facts
Think you are an expert when it comes to pets? Let’s see if you knew this:
- Pet lovers have nearly 100 million dogs and cats in the United States, and spend about $35 billion on their furry friends each year.
- People with pets live longer, have less stress and fewer health problems.
- 94% of pet owners say their pets make them smile more than once a day.
- In Australia, England and the U.S., Max is the most popular name for dogs. Other popular dog names in the U.S. are Jake, Buddy, Maggie, Molly and Bear.
- 95% of cat owners admit they talk to their cats.
- A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats only meow to get our attention.
- A dog named Laika became the world’s first astronaut in 1957, when Russia sent her into space.
- Cats have better memories than dogs. A dog’s memory lasts no more than five minutes, but a cat’s memory can last up to 16 hours!
- Dogs can hear better than human beings. In fact, they hear so well they probably use their ears more than their eyes.
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