companion animal

[kuhm-pan-yuhn an-uh-muhl]

noun

1. pet.

companion animal

noun

1. an animal kept as a pet

Word History and Origins

Origin of companion animal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

While revenue for companion animal products—those meant for dogs, cats, and horses—rose 3% in the third quarter from a year earlier, livestock revenue dropped 4%.

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While revenue for companion animal products—those meant for dogs, cats, and horses—rose 3% from last year, livestock revenue dropped 4%.

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Revenue from the companion animal group grows 14%, driven by increased revenue per visit despite fewer veterinary visits.

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The company reported 14% revenue growth from its flagship companion animal group, which provides equipment and services to veterinarians.

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The percentage of dogs across California that tested positive for exposure to the bacterium that causes anaplasmosis skyrocketed in the last five years, nearly tripling between 2021 and 2024, according to data from the nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council.

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