Curriculum The Pet Economy
The Pet Economy
The economics of our animal companions: what pets really cost, the booming pet food and vet markets, pet insurance, breeding and adoption, stray animals, the "pet humanisation" trend and the ethics behind it.
- The Pet Boom Why pet ownership and pet spending have grown quickly in India and worldwide, and what economic trends are driving it. 📄 Read-aloud
- What a Pet Really Costs The lifetime cost of owning a dog or cat, including food, vet care, grooming and emergencies, and why people underestimate it. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Pet Food Business How packaged pet food grew in India, why brands compete on premium and health claims, and the economics of switching from home food. 📄 Read-aloud
- Veterinary Care and Its Costs How vet services are growing in cities, why pet healthcare costs are rising, and the shortage of vets for pets in India. 📄 Read-aloud
- Pet Insurance: Does It Pay? How pet insurance works, what it covers, and how to decide whether the premiums are worth it. 📄 Read-aloud
- Breeders, Pet Shops and Adoption The economics of pet breeding, the problems of unregulated breeding, and why adoption matters for animal welfare. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Pet Economy: Checkpoint 1 Quick checkpoint - five questions on the pet boom, pet costs, pet food, vet care and pet insurance. 5 questions
- Stray Dogs: An Economic and Public Health Issue The costs of large stray dog populations in India, including dog bites and rabies, and the economics of sterilisation programmes. 📄 Read-aloud
- Grooming, Walking and Boarding: Pet Services How small businesses and startups serve pet owners with grooming, walking, training and boarding, and why services grow as owners get busier. 📄 Read-aloud
- Pets as Family: The Spending Debate Why owners spend lavishly on pets, what behavioural economics says about it, and debates about priorities and animal welfare. 📄 Read-aloud
- Pet Startups in India How startups are building pet food, healthcare and online stores for India's growing pet market, and the challenges of scaling. 📄 Read-aloud
- Working Animals and the Economy How animals from bullocks to police dogs and therapy animals contribute economically, and how their role is changing. 📄 Read-aloud
- The Pet Economy: Recap A look at where the pet economy is heading, responsible ownership, and a summary of the module. 📄 Read-aloud