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With around 47% of the population owning a pet, the pet industry in the UK continues to grow. The pet food market in 2009 was valued at over £2bn, up 10% from 2008. Health and nutrition remains a key sector trend. Consumers are increasingly focusing on high quality, premium pet foods for their dogs, cats and other small pets.
Cats and dogs continue to be the most preferred companion. There are around 8 million each of dogs and cats in the UK.
Fish (kept both indoors and out) and birds continue to be popular, but there are also now around 3 million small animals; including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rats.
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PFMA provides statistics on the UK pet population and the pet food
For more information on statistics please click on the links below:
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 May 2010 )
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Dog ownership is highest amoungst families and people aged between
35 - 64 years old. To view how many dogs there are in the UK click here. |
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