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Updates on product reviews, issues in the industry, or just things I find insightful or provoking! A mishmash. Grab bag.
Entry for March 31, 2008

- Number of U.S. households with at least one dog: 44.8 million


- Number of pet dogs in U.S.: 74.8 million


- How much the pet industry could ring up by 2010 at the current growth rate: $50 billion


- Cost of MRI pet scan: $2200 - 2700


- Number of states where judges have administered financial trusts set up in a pet's name: 25


- Sampling of pampering services and products available: pet spas, doggy day care, pet steps, dentures, personalized bones, organic pet food, massage acupuncture. (...pet sitters, personalized clothing & jewelry, orthotics...)


- Percentage of 8,000 pet owners who said their pets sleep in bed with them: 56


-Source: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, The Wall Street Journal from August 2007 issue of "O, Oprah Magazine".

2008-03-31 17:29:49 GMT
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