IN AMERICA, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OUT FOR PETS

Americans are apparently willing to spend a lot of money for their pets.
Goods Manufacturers Association Pets of America (Appa) said at least U.S. $ 50 billion or Rp453, 5 billion in 2011.
Of that number 65% of expenditure was to purchase food and pay for veterinary services.
However, the category of expenditure for the services 'pet services' increased rapidly and reached the amount of U.S. $ 3.79 billion, or more than Rp34 trillion over that same year.
What is meant by services "pet services" such as salon animal, animal hotel and so on.
"Expenditures for these services will continue to increase up to U.S. $ 4.11 billion at the end of 2012," said President Bob Vetere Appa.
Types of expenditures are also large enough that pet insurance in 2011 reached U.S. $ 500 million or more Rp4, 5 billion.
In addition, pet clothing is now also increasingly popular and easily available at various stores in the United States.
Animal clothing is very diverse ranging from polo shirts, wigs to costumes unique and luxurious.
"People are more and more attention to their pets than ever before. However, these animals spend their time, "said a veterinarian from San Diego, Jessica Vogelsang as quoted from the bbc.
From this condition, Vogelsang added, the easier the pet industry to adapt to provide for the owners of the specific animal. (bbc / din / JTO)