Number of cats and dogs owned by Canadians 2022

In 2022, according to a nationwide survey, there were estimated to be around 8.5 million cats in Canadian households. In the same year, there were approximately 7.9 million pet dogs in the country.

Annual pet care costs in Canada

Taking care of a pet cat cost Canadian pet owners an average of 2,542 Canadian dollars per cat in 2021. Annual expenses, such as professional dental care, food and, pet health insurance, were among the most expensive for this type of pet. The estimated yearly cost of caring for pet canines was over 1,000 Canadian dollars higher than feline-related expenses in 2022. On average, dog food and health insurance for dogs were significantly more expensive than cat food and insurance.

Pet stores in Canada

Ontario, Canada's largest province by population, was home to over 770 pet and pet supplies stores in 2021. Quebec, which is the largest province by area, had roughly 500 stores. In the same year, there was a total of less than ten pet stores in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, both of which are large, but sparsely populated federal territories of Canada.