Top 10 States where owners spoil their pets; Top 10 States where owners are least likely to buy their pets gifts
A recent study revealed that pet owners from Louisiana and Mississippi are among those “least likely to spoil their pets.”
- Research shows Americans spent $136.8 million on their pets in 2022. On average, American dog owners spend $730 a year.
- Pet owners in Mississippi are least likely to spoil their pets, as 313.3 pet-related products are searched for on Google every month per 100k residents.
With this in mind, custom gift experts at Printed Pet Memories investigated which U.S. pet owners are most and least likely to spoil their pets with gifts in each state. The experts collected Google search volume data for 840 pet-related phrases such as ‘chew toy for dog,’ ‘cat scratch post,’ and ‘best toys for pet’ in each US state. The search volume for each phrase was collated and calculated per 100,000 of the population of each state.
Below are the top ten US states least likely to buy their pets gifts:
1. Mississippi, 313.3 Google searches per 100k
2. Louisiana, 351.8 Google searches per 100k
3. Alabama, 381.7 Google searches per 100k
4. Arkansas, 394.3 Google searches per 100k
5. South Carolina, 417.0 Google searches per 100k
6. Oklahoma, 428.4 Google searches per 100k
7. Georgia, 433.0 Google searches per 100k
8. Hawaii, 445.8 Google searches per 100k
9. New Mexico, 447.6 Google searches per 100k
10. Tennessee, 451.3 Google searches per 100k
Texas is one of the U.S. states where pet owners are least likely to spoil their pets. An estimated 476.7 pet owners per 100,000 of the population search for pet-related gifts each month. Of the 840 phrases analyzed, ‘Dog toys’ were the most popular pet products searched for in Texas, with 7,400 monthly searches. Dog toys are essential to a dog’s mental stimulation and happiness. Dogs are naturally playful animals with different preferences when it comes to toys—trying out a variety of plush, squeaky, tough, puzzle, or dental toys will help discover which suits your dog best.
The second most popular phrase searched for in Texas is ‘cat toys,’ with 5,308.3 monthly searches. Playing with your cat is an essential part of bonding with them. Not only this, but using cat toys, such as teasers, will help your cat with boredom, reduce stress, and encourages them to express their natural hunting instincts.
The third most popular phrase searched for in Texas is ‘dog treats,’ with 5,183.3 monthly searches. Dog treats are useful for pet owners trying to train their pets to behave in a certain way or to complete tricks. Not only this, but some treats contain ingredients that can be beneficial for immunity, a healthy coat, joints, digestion, and smelly breath.
Top ten US states most likely to spoil their pets:
1. Vermont, 729.4 Google searches per 100k
2. Maine, 660.5 Google searches per 100k
3. Wyoming, 645.0 Google searches per 100k
4. Oregon, 644.8 Google searches per 100k
5. Rhode Island, 626.3 Google searches per 100k
6. New Hampshire, 625.7 Google searches per 100k
7. Washington, 599.0 Google searches per 100k
8. New York, 597.0 Google searches per 100k
9. North Dakota, 591.6 Google searches per 100k
10. Massachusetts, 589.9 Google searches per 100k
A spokesperson from Printed Pet Memories commented on the study:
“With such a large amount of money spent on pets in the US each year, it is interesting to see which states are the most and least generous with their animals. Dog-specific products are the most popular when considering the type of products searched for online. Dogs seem to be the pets most spoiled by their owners in most US states, with toys being the most popular gift.”
Top 10 pet-related products searched for monthly on Google, in Texas:
| Monthly search volume | |
| dog toys | 7,400.0 |
| cat toys | 5,308.3 |
| dog treats | 5,183.3 |
| dog cake | 4,366.7 |
| cake for dog | 4,366.7 |
| cat scratcher | 4,283.3 |
| birthday cake for dog | 3,150.0 |
| cat scratch post | 3,150.0 |
| best cat toy | 2,674.2 |
| homemade dog treats | 2,208.3 |
Search volumes for pet-related products in each US state per 100,000 of the population:
| Rank | Location | Volume Per 100k |
| 1 | Vermont | 729.4 |
| 2 | Maine | 660.5 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 645.0 |
| 4 | Oregon | 644.8 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 626.3 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 625.7 |
| 7 | Washington | 599.0 |
| 8 | New York | 597.0 |
| 9 | North Dakota | 591.6 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 589.9 |
| 11 | Colorado | 589.7 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 588.9 |
| 13 | Delaware | 565.6 |
| 14 | California | 560.7 |
| 15 | Illinois | 546.7 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 537.5 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 535.4 |
| 18 | Montana | 532.6 |
| 19 | Connecticut | 530.6 |
| 20 | Minnesota | 524.6 |
| 21 | Alaska | 523.5 |
| 22 | Utah | 518.5 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | 518.5 |
| 24 | Virginia | 514.6 |
| 25 | West Virginia | 509.8 |
| 26 | Nevada | 507.6 |
| 27 | New Jersey | 501.0 |
| 28 | Maryland | 499.0 |
| 29 | North Carolina | 497.6 |
| 30 | Iowa | 494.9 |
| 31 | Kansas | 491.3 |
| 32 | Ohio | 489.7 |
| 33 | Michigan | 486.1 |
| 34 | Idaho | 478.1 |
| 35 | Texas | 476.7 |
| 36 | Indiana | 472.7 |
| 37 | Missouri | 466.7 |
| 38 | Arizona | 463.2 |
| 39 | Florida | 463.2 |
| 40 | Kentucky | 452.5 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 451.3 |
| 42 | New Mexico | 447.6 |
| 43 | Hawaii | 445.8 |
| 44 | Georgia | 433.0 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | 428.4 |
| 46 | South Carolina | 417.0 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 394.3 |
| 48 | Alabama | 381.7 |
| 49 | Louisiana | 351.8 |
| 50 | Mississippi | 313.3 |
And no matter where you live and what kind of pet you own, Ace News Today knows that we all love our critters and consider them family.
(Source and images: Printed Pet Memories)
Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Follow Richard on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
