Below is a table comparing statistics of pet ownership in the United States, taken from the AVMA
| Animal | Percent of households owning | Number of households owning | Average number owned per household | Total number in United States | Veterinary visits per household per year (mean) | Veterinary expenditure per household per year (mean) | Veterinary expenditure per animal (mean) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | 38.4 | 48,255,413 | 1.6 | 76,811,305 | 2.4 | $240 | $253 |
| Cats | 25.4 | 31,896,077 | 1.8 | 58,385,725 | 1.3 | $182 | $98 |
| Birds | 2.8 | 3,509,032 | 2.1 | 7,538,000 | 0.3 | $40 | $18 |
| Horses | 0.7 | 893,152 | 2.1 | 1,914,394 | 1.6 | $614 | $291 |