Event gives centre stage to Ireland’s second most popular pet
Cats are Ireland’s second most popular pet, according to a survey1 conducted by the pet care specialists, Petmania earlier in 2022. 40 per cent of the 437 respondents owned a cat. The pet store discovered that 51 per cent have a mature cat whilst just 6 per cent have a kitten.
This may be about to change, as we enter ‘kitten season’. Kitten season starts in the spring, peaking in the early summer months and ends in Autumn. Although Kittens can be born year-round, the vast majority are born during this time.
Petmania is celebrating all feline friends with its Cat Event throughout April with up to 30 per cent discount on popular cat essentials like bedding, toys and well-known nutrition brands like Felix, Purina One and Go Cat. Petmania is encouraging cat lovers to sign-up to its cat database to be in with the chance of winning one of 16 hampers of cat goodies, including a three-month supply of food from Felix, worth almost €300.
Most cat owners (64 per cent) got their pets from animal welfare shelters according to Petmania’s Pet Lifestyle Survey 20212, with the majority (68 per cent) choosing the keep indoor cats. “Companionship and joy” were the overwhelming themes of the respondents describing the impact their cat has had on their life.
Emily Miller of Petmania has this advice for those thinking of getting a pet kitten.
“As with any new pet, it is important to consider what will be involved in caring for a new cat in terms of their food, health and vaccine needs, exercise, access to stimulation and time with its owners. That being said, their mysterious personalities and adorable looks make them an extremely popular pet.”
Tips are available on everything cat owners will encounter over a cat’s potential 20-year lifespan on Petmania’s free cat resource. From birth, throughout its first year and beyond, advice is available on milestones, nutrition, behaviour, exercise and health via www.petmania.ie/pet-care-advice-centre
Petmania is celebrating its Cat Event throughout April with up to 30 per cent discount on popular cat items. For more see www.petmania.ie
Survey 1:
| From *Petmania’s Operation TransPAWmation Survey 2022 | |||||||
| 437 Respondents to Petmania Customer Survey, Feb 2022 | |||||||
| Do you have a dog(s)? | Yes | No | Total | ||||
| 366 | 71 | 437 | |||||
| 84% | 16% | ||||||
| What Age is Your Dog(s) | Puppy / Less than 1 Year | Adult / 1-6 Years | Senior / 7+ Years | Total | |||
| 123 | 188 | 134 | 445 | ||||
| 28% | 42% | 30% | |||||
| Do you have a cat(s)? | Yes | No | Total | ||||
| 175 | 262 | 437 | |||||
| 40% | 60% | ||||||
| What Age is Your Cat(s) | Kitten / 0-6 Months | Junior Adult / 6-24 Months | Prime Adult / 2-6 Years | Mature Adult / 7-9 Years | Senior / 10+ Years | Total | |
| 14 | 48 | 85 | 32 | 51 | 230 | ||
| 6% | 21% | 37% | 14% | 22% | |||
| Do You Know Your Dog or Cat’s Body Condition Score? | Yes | No | Total | ||||
| 91 | 330 | 421 | |||||
| 22% | 78% | ||||||
| How often do you check your dog or cat’s weight? | Never | Every Month | 1-2 Times a Year | 3-4 Times a Year | Total | ||
| 4 | 73 | 201 | 59 | 337 | |||
| 1% | 22% | 60% | 18% | ||||
| When did you last clean your pet’s teeth at home? | Never | In the last week | In the last month | In the last year | Total | ||
| 267 | 42 | 71 | 49 | 429 | |||
| 62% | 10% | 17% | 11% | ||||
| Do You Have Any Other Pets? | Small Pet (Rabbit, Hamster etc) | Bird | Reptile | Fish | Garden Birds | Total | |
| 34 | 21 | 14 | 36 | 54 | 159 | ||
| 21% | 13% | 9% | 23% | 34% | 36% |
Survey 2: https://www.petmania.ie/20-cat-facts-you-probably-didnt-know/
