# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-04-15T22:30:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

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Pet ownership has surpassed the number of newborns in Taiwan, with nearly 100,000 more pet dogs and cats registered than human infants. ⁠
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According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture’s pet registration information system, there were 232,196 dogs and cats registered, surpassing the count of 135,571 newborns.⁠
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As the demand for veterinary care has surged, there has also been a significant rise in veterinary professionals. There are now 5,773 veterinarians in Taiwan, with 69% specializing in companion animal medicine. ⁠
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This expansion reflects the evolving role of pets in Taiwanese households. Pets are recognized for their therapeutic effects and companionship. ⁠
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