Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards

As pet ownership continues to rise across Cyprus, attention is increasingly turning not just to animal welfare, but to the quality of care pets receive at home — particularly when it comes to nutrition, preventive health and long-term wellbeing.

Figures from local municipalities and animal welfare organisations have shown a steady increase in registered dogs in recent years, while Cyprus’ well-known population of free-roaming cats remains a defining feature of