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Hong Kong cat owners spend record amounts on pet care amid 'silver economy' boom

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Hongkongers are spending a record HK$2,062 (US$263) per month on their pet cats, driven by a growing "cat silver economy." This trend is fueled by an increasing proportion of middle-aged and senior cats, who require more specialized medical care, prescription food, and health products. Experts predict this will lead to a significant boom in consumption for feline healthcare and longevity-focused products in the coming years. AI

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Hong Kong cat owners spend record amounts on pet care amid 'silver economy' boom

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Chan ·

    Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ feline market grows

    The amount that Hongkongers spend on their pet cats has reached a record high of HK$2,062 (US$263) per month this year, fuelled by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the coming Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said on Monday…

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