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Even Cats and Dogs Are Setting Records for Living Longer in Aging Japan
Japanese people are spending more on their pampered pets
A Pet Care personnel helps a 12-year-old male dog with symptoms of epilepsy after receiving treatment in an oxygen capsule at the nursing and training facility in Tokyo.
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Not only does Japan now have more pets than kids, dogs and cats are extending their lifespans along with their aging owners.
The average longevity of dogs and cats has hit record highs of 13.2 years and 11.9 years, respectively, according to experts at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and the Japan Small Animal Veterinary Association.