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. 2011 Feb;17(2):167–172. doi: 10.3201/eid1702.101070

Table 1. Estimated pet dog and cat populations in developed countries and estimated percentage of these pets sleeping on/in owner’s bed , 1974–2010.

Country Dogs
Cats
Estimated population, millions % Sleeping on/
in owner’s bed Estimated population, millions % Sleeping on/
in owner’s bed
United States 60 21–33 75 60
United Kingdom 8 14 8 45
France 8 30 9 45
The Netherlands 2 45 3 62