Asda Money Looks at the Rise of Multi-Pet Households
In 2012 almost half of all UK households had at least one pet.(1) Asda Money looks at the increase in multi-pet households.
(firmenpresse) - LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwired) -- 05/07/13 -- Research suggests that despite the costs involved, an increasingly large number of pet owners are not restricted to having one household pet.(1)
Although many people may divide themselves into 'cat people' or 'dog people', a large number of households have both a cat and dog. Approximately 23% of UK households own at least one dog, making the canine population number around 8 million. 19% of households in the country own at least one cat, with a feline population also numbering about 8 million.
Introducing a new pet into a home can present a number of challenges for pet lovers, including adapting the animal to their new environment and getting them used to both their new human and animal playmates.
However, there are a number of ways that pet owners can help smooth this process, such as the tips below.
Helping your new pet to settle in
Make introductions slowly
Although dogs are sociable by nature, cats can tend to be more solitary, and both will need plenty of time to adjust to their new surroundings, and other pets.
The RSPCA recommends that new dogs should meet each other on neutral territory, such as going for a long walk together in a local park, before meeting at home.
For new cats it is suggested that they are put in a spare room for the first couple of days to give your home's existing cat the time to investigate the new arrival at their leisure.
Use scents to create familiarly
Scent is a powerful tool for pets to assess one another. Existing cats can be let into the spare room after a few days to familiarise themselves with your new cat's scent, and cat's should also be allowed to sniff around each other, and this can be supervised.
For new dogs you can gently stroke a soft-cloth on their heads to help pick up the scent, and dab this around your room in order two mix your pets scents(3).
Protecting your pets
Asda Money figures show that 81% of all pet owners say that their pet is 'very important' to their family(2).
As a result taking out may help to meet a number of costs, including veterinary costs, in the event that your beloved pet suffers and unexpected accident or illness.
Some insurers also offer multi-pet discounts, when insuring more than one cat or dog.
Notes to Editors
1. It is estimated that 48% of UK households have at least one pet. This is equivalent of 13 million households.
2. Asda Money eSurvey, June 2011, asking pet owners: 'How important is your pet(s) to you and your family?'
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The results were:
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