Pet owners want to be masters, not servants – which is why we value dogs more than cats
- Written by Colleen P. Kirk, Assistant Professor of Marketing, New York Institute of Technology
Cat videos may rule the internet, but dogs possess mastery of their owners’ hearts – at least if spending is any guide.
Dog owners spend US$240 a month caring for their pets, compared with $193 for cats, according to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey from the American Pet Products Association. The extra money goes primarily...
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