Love your pet day
We love our pets! Working during the pandemic hasn’t been easy, but our cats, dogs, birds, fish and even a lizard have helped reduce our stress levels. Playing fetch with our dogs, cuddling with our cats and caring for all the others brings us such joy and peace.
Did you know that February 20 is love your pet day? Along with us, show your pets how much you appreciate all the love and support they provide. Here’s how:
Key takeaways
- February 20 is Love Your Pet Day — a chance to thank the animals that ease our stress.
- Show your appreciation by spending extra quality time together and spoiling them with a treat or toy.
- Over half of Canadians have a pet; cats (22%) and dogs (20%) are nearly tied in popularity.
- Dogs and cats need plenty of rest — typically 12 to 16 hours of sleep a day.
What this post covers
Spend Extra Time with Your Pets
Spend some additional quality time with your furry friend. Take your pup out for an extra long walk or cuddle up with your cat on the couch. Sharing your time is one of the best ways to show your pets you care.
Spoil Your Pets with a Treat or Toy
Everyone enjoys a surprise gift now and again, and your pet is no different. For Love Your Pet Day, pick out a special bone, treat or toy for them to enjoy. If you don’t have a pet at home anymore, consider dropping off some toys at your local animal shelter instead.
Fun fact: over one-half of Canadians currently have a pet in their household
Perhaps unsurprisingly, cats and dogs are by far the most commonly-owned pets and are essentially tied in popularity (22% of Canadians own cats, 20% have dogs and 11% of pet households have both). Interestingly, residents living in Quebec and Nova Scotia are less likely to own a dog and more likely to own a cat. Those in BC and the Prairies are more likely to own a dog compared to any other region. Among Canadian pet owners, 18% report they obtained a new pet since the start of the pandemic.
Dogs and cats need more sleep
Your pets may seem like they spend a lot of time sleeping. Dogs and cats love their daily naps, not to mention adjusting to their parent’s nighttime sleeping patterns. Just how much sleep do dogs and cats really need?
Most dogs and cats get somewhere between 12 to 16 hours of sleep a day, although some (particularly kittens and puppies) can sleep up to 20 hours a day!
Sleeping as well as your pet does?
If snoring or daytime fatigue is getting in the way of your rest, find out whether sleep apnea could be the cause with a simple home sleep test.
Book a free assessmentFrequently asked questions
When is Love Your Pet Day?
Love Your Pet Day is February 20 — a day to show your pets how much you appreciate all the love and support they provide.
How can I celebrate Love Your Pet Day?
Spend extra quality time together — an extra long walk or a cuddle on the couch — and spoil your pet with a special bone, treat or toy. If you don’t have a pet anymore, consider dropping off some toys at your local animal shelter.
How many Canadians own a pet?
Over one-half of Canadians currently have a pet in their household. Cats and dogs are by far the most common, essentially tied in popularity: 22% own cats, 20% own dogs, and 11% of pet households have both.
How much sleep do dogs and cats need?
Most dogs and cats get somewhere between 12 to 16 hours of sleep a day, although some — particularly kittens and puppies — can sleep up to 20 hours a day.
Apnée Santé provides this online information for education and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. Information published here is not intended to replace a consultation with a physician regarding your medical care.
