{"id":2401,"date":"2024-02-06T21:38:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santiagosolutionsgroup.com\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2024-02-06T21:38:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:38:06","slug":"elevating-pet-care-navigating-multicultural-pet-ownership-dynamics-spending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santiagosolutionsgroup.com\/elevating-pet-care-navigating-multicultural-pet-ownership-dynamics-spending\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevating Pet Care: Navigating Multicultural Pet Ownership Dynamics & Spending"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the US pet industry, Multicultural pet owners continue to play an increasingly pivotal role in the category of overall pet ownership and spending. Last year, our experts at SSG discussed \u2018The Rise of Black & Hispanic Pet Ownership in the US\u2019<\/a> \u2013 pointing out how pet ownership among Multicultural communities continues to rise. Out of Multicultural households with pets, 78% own dogs. Since 2021, cat ownership among Multicultural households has increased by nearly 20% from 31% to 37% in 2023. They are also 1.4x more likely to own other pets, like birds, when compared to White Non-Hispanics. Multicultural households, particularly those with children, contribute significantly to this trend, viewing pets as a means to teach responsibility and provide companionship in multi-generational settings. Pet spending in the US reached $136.8 billion in 2022[i]<\/a>, and as the category expands, we\u2019re delving into Multicultural Pet Owners’ characteristics, spending habits, brand preferences, attitudes, and behaviors.<\/strong><\/p>\nPet Food & Health Spending<\/h4>\n