Cat and dog owning households in Turkey 2012-2023

Since 2012, the share of households in Turkey with at least one dog or cat has fluctuated. According to the most recent report published by the European Pet Food Industry, as of 2023, five percent of Turkish households have at least one pet dog. This share is higher for those who cohabit with cats, at about 14 percent. Nevertheless, compared to other countries in the European Union, this is quite a low ratio. Cats and dogs inside and outside Turkish householdsThis is not to say that Turkish households are not friendly with pets, though. In 2023, the estimated number of pet cats and dogs in Turkish households was over six million, yet Turkey is known for its streets accommodating many stray cats (and dogs), loved and looked after by residents, established as a familiar presence in citizens’ everyday lives. Pet food and pet animal stores in TurkeyIn Turkey, there are almost 20 thousand retail stores where pet animals and pet food are available for purchase. These stores also include and specialize in the sales of flowers, plants, seeds and fertilizers.

自2012年起，土耳其拥有至少一只狗或猫的家庭比例波动不定。根据欧洲宠物食品工业最新发布的报告，截至2023年，土耳其五分之一的家庭至少拥有一只宠物犬。对于与猫共同生活的家庭，这一比例上升至约14%。然而，与欧盟其他国家相比，这一比例相对较低。尽管如此，土耳其家庭对宠物并无疏远之意。2023年，土耳其家庭中宠物猫和犬的估计数量超过六百万。土耳其以其街道容纳众多流浪猫（及犬）而闻名，这些流浪猫（及犬）深受居民喜爱，并得到照顾，成为市民日常生活中熟悉的常客。在土耳其，约有近两万家零售店销售宠物动物和宠物食品。这些商店还包括并专门销售花卉、植物、种子和肥料。