1 in 3
U.S. Households Own a Cat*
45.7% of all cats
and dogs in US households are cats*
77.6 million cats
Are Owned as Pets in the US*
An estimated 67%
of cat parents did not take their cat to a traditional veterinary clinic in 2025 vs. 29% of dogs**
*CATalyst Council 2026 State of the Cat Report (~60,000 U.S. households). Population derived from ownership rates applied to 132.9M U.S. households (Census Bureau).
** CATalyst Council 2026 State of the Cat Report
About CATalyst Council
CATalyst Council is dedicated to advancing feline health through species-specific intelligence, driving evidence-based innovation and lifelong care for cats. Founded in 2008, the national 501(c)(3) organization unites veterinary leaders, industry partners, and data scientists to produce credible research and foster collaboration that improves quality of life for cats and the people who love them.
We envision a future…
In which all companion cats receive lifelong care.
We imagine a world…
Where cat-friendly care is the norm.
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Of evidence-based innovation in the service of feline health and welfare.
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