Pet owners in Japan spend 300,000 yen for dog, 160,000 yen for cat a year english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 44 minutes ago - 14:33 | Lifestyle, All, JapanPet owners in Japan annually fork out an average of about 300,000 yen ($2,780) for the upkeep of a dog, and an average of 160,000 yen for a cat, according to a recent survey.
Spending on disaster-related goods, such as toilet sheets and emergency food supplies, rose sharply from the previous year -- 602 yen to 1,082 yen and 633 yen to 1,431 yen for a dog and cat, respectively.
The company analyzed that spending on emergency pet goods is expected to increase further amid heightened contingency awareness of people in disaster-prone Japan.
The annual spending for a rabbit was around 88,000 yen, including the heating and lighting costs of some 24,000 yen.
The company also advised pet owners to consider these costs before deciding to take on a pet, as spending can be considerably higher if the animal gets sick or injured.