G.Mani Varun ID:0182730 PET INDUSTRY I, will do research on the pet industry and my source of my research would be http://americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp as I have the tried links in blackboard but I could use them so I have googled these websites and am going to research on U.S. Pet Industry Spending Figures & Future Outlook. 1) Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures 2) Actual Sales within the U.S. Market in 2015 3) Estimated 2016 Sales within the U.S. Market 4) Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions) Bird 6.1 Cat 42.9 Dog 54.4 Horse Freshwater Fish Saltwater Fish Reptile Small Animal 2.5 12.3 1.3 4.9 5.4 Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions) Bird 14.3 Cat 85.8 Dog 77.8 Horse Freshwater Fish Saltwater Fish Reptile Small Animal 7.5 95.5 9.5 9.3 12.4 Basic Annual Expenses Dogs Surgical Vet Visits Routine Vet $551 Food Treats Kennel Boarding Toys $196 $269 $246 $61 $51 $333 $130 Vitamins Groomer/Grooming Aids $398 $235 Food Cats $62 $83 $33 $43 $47 $28