Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat charity. The charity’s 2024 report on cats and their stats indicates 45 percent of all cats acquired between March 2023 and March 2024 were pedigreed or purebred cats, compared to 43 percent moggies. The remainder was made up of cross-breeds. These data represent a significant shift in trends leading the organization to share concerns that many cat owners are unaware of the hidden health risks that can accompany some of these breeds, particularly those with extreme physical characteristics.
Source: Pets Magazine, October 3, 2024. Link.