GITNUXREPORT 2026

Pet Spending Statistics

From a projected 4.5% annual rise in U.S. pet industry spending to $3,000+ vet care costs carried by 7% of pet households, Pet Spending maps where money actually goes and who feels the pinch. You will also see why convenience is driving online purchases, how grooming, insurance, and treats break out by owners’ habits, and where global markets like pet food and services are headed next.

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4.5% annual increase in U.S. pet industry spending from 2023 to 2024 (projected)

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3.8% inflation in veterinary services in the U.S. (annual rate, reported by BLS)

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$3,000+ annual vet-care spend reported by 7% of U.S. pet households (survey)

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28% of U.S. dog owners and 30% of U.S. cat owners report spending on pet treats monthly (survey)

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$160 average monthly spend on pet supplies by U.S. pet owners with incomes $50k-$100k (survey)

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$200 average monthly spend on pet grooming/services by U.S. pet owners (survey)

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$60 average monthly spend on pet insurance premiums by U.S. enrolled pet owners (survey)

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$2.1 billion U.S. online pet products sales in 2023 (reported)

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Pet e-commerce accounted for 25% of all pet supplies sales in 2023 (reported)

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Amazon captured a majority share of online pet supply spend in 2023 (reported)

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41% of U.S. pet owners cite “convenience” as the top reason for buying pet supplies online (survey)

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$4.4 billion U.S. pet-related app-driven commerce sales in 2023 (reported)

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$29.6 billion global pet food market size in 2024 (forecast)

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$19.8 billion global pet care market size in 2023 (estimated)

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8.9% CAGR projected for the global pet grooming market from 2024 to 2032 (forecast)

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10.1% CAGR projected for the global pet insurance market through 2032 (forecast)

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11.4% CAGR projected for the global pet supplements market from 2024 to 2033 (forecast)

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$5.0 billion global pet toys market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$6.1 billion global pet beds market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$2.8 billion global pet waste management market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$1.7 billion global pet collars market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$3.4 billion global pet tracking devices market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$4.5 billion global pet adoption services market size in 2023 (estimated)

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$2.2 billion global pet training market size in 2023 (estimated)

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6.9% year-over-year increase in U.S. retail sales of pet food and related products in 2023 (reported by U.S. Census Bureau monthly retail trade data, series for pet food)

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2,500+ registered animal shelters in the U.S. (estimated from U.S. Shelter Registry aggregation used in the Best Friends Animal Society annual report)

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6.5 million pets were adopted from U.S. shelters in 2023 (reported by Best Friends Animal Society national estimates)

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56% of U.S. pet owners report buying pet food online (survey result reported by Packaged Facts)

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27% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet treats online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)

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19% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet toys online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)

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12% of U.S. pet owners say they purchase pet grooming services online (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)

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3.9% of dogs and 3.5% of cats in the UK had pet insurance in 2023 (reported by the Association of British Insurers and cited by industry bodies)

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51% of surveyed pet owners in the U.S. reported buying pet food more often due to their pet's specific diet needs (survey data reported by the American Veterinary Medical Association/AVMA communications citing a national survey)

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62% of U.S. pet owners say they are willing to pay more for products perceived as safer or healthier for their pet (consumer survey reported by Packaged Facts 2024)

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30% of U.S. pet owners report purchasing pet grooming products for at-home use (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)

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23% of U.S. pet owners report using pet daycare/boarding services (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)

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Written by Margot Villeneuve·Edited by Min-ji Park·Fact-checked by Rebecca Hargrove

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. pet spending is projected to rise 4.5% annually from 2023 to 2024, but what households actually spend on dog food, treats, grooming, and insurance looks far more uneven than the headline growth suggests. From 28% of dog owners and 30% of cat owners buying treats every month to 25% of pet supplies sales happening online in 2023, the split between essentials and extras is shaping how the market grows.

Key Takeaways

4.5% annual increase in U.S. pet industry spending from 2023 to 2024 (projected)
3.8% inflation in veterinary services in the U.S. (annual rate, reported by BLS)
$3,000+ annual vet-care spend reported by 7% of U.S. pet households (survey)
28% of U.S. dog owners and 30% of U.S. cat owners report spending on pet treats monthly (survey)
$160 average monthly spend on pet supplies by U.S. pet owners with incomes $50k-$100k (survey)
$2.1 billion U.S. online pet products sales in 2023 (reported)
Pet e-commerce accounted for 25% of all pet supplies sales in 2023 (reported)
Amazon captured a majority share of online pet supply spend in 2023 (reported)
$29.6 billion global pet food market size in 2024 (forecast)
$19.8 billion global pet care market size in 2023 (estimated)
8.9% CAGR projected for the global pet grooming market from 2024 to 2032 (forecast)
56% of U.S. pet owners report buying pet food online (survey result reported by Packaged Facts)
27% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet treats online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)
19% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet toys online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)
3.9% of dogs and 3.5% of cats in the UK had pet insurance in 2023 (reported by the Association of British Insurers and cited by industry bodies)

U.S. pet spending is projected to rise 4.5% in 2024 as more owners buy online, with strong growth in grooming, insurance, and treats.

Cost Analysis

14.5% annual increase in U.S. pet industry spending from 2023 to 2024 (projected)[1]

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23.8% inflation in veterinary services in the U.S. (annual rate, reported by BLS)[2]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

For Cost Analysis, U.S. pet industry spending is projected to rise 4.5% from 2023 to 2024, and with veterinary services inflation running at 3.8% annually, pet owners are likely to face steadily increasing costs year over year.

Spending Concentration

1$3,000+ annual vet-care spend reported by 7% of U.S. pet households (survey)[3]

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228% of U.S. dog owners and 30% of U.S. cat owners report spending on pet treats monthly (survey)[4]

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3$160 average monthly spend on pet supplies by U.S. pet owners with incomes $50k-$100k (survey)[5]

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4$200 average monthly spend on pet grooming/services by U.S. pet owners (survey)[6]

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5$60 average monthly spend on pet insurance premiums by U.S. enrolled pet owners (survey)[7]

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Spending Concentration Interpretation

Spending is concentrated among a smaller share of households, with just 7% of U.S. pet households reporting $3,000 or more in annual vet care while monthly spend for common categories like treats, supplies, grooming, and insurance is spread more widely across owners.

E Commerce Trends

1$2.1 billion U.S. online pet products sales in 2023 (reported)[8]

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2Pet e-commerce accounted for 25% of all pet supplies sales in 2023 (reported)[9]

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3Amazon captured a majority share of online pet supply spend in 2023 (reported)[10]

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441% of U.S. pet owners cite “convenience” as the top reason for buying pet supplies online (survey)[11]

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5$4.4 billion U.S. pet-related app-driven commerce sales in 2023 (reported)[12]

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E Commerce Trends Interpretation

In 2023, e commerce already drove $2.1 billion in U.S. online pet products sales and made up 25% of all pet supplies sales, showing that pet shopping is shifting online fast with 41% of pet owners choosing convenience and Amazon holding most of the spend.

Industry Trends

1$29.6 billion global pet food market size in 2024 (forecast)[13]

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2$19.8 billion global pet care market size in 2023 (estimated)[14]

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38.9% CAGR projected for the global pet grooming market from 2024 to 2032 (forecast)[15]

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410.1% CAGR projected for the global pet insurance market through 2032 (forecast)[16]

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511.4% CAGR projected for the global pet supplements market from 2024 to 2033 (forecast)[17]

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6$5.0 billion global pet toys market size in 2023 (estimated)[18]

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7$6.1 billion global pet beds market size in 2023 (estimated)[19]

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8$2.8 billion global pet waste management market size in 2023 (estimated)[20]

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9$1.7 billion global pet collars market size in 2023 (estimated)[21]

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10$3.4 billion global pet tracking devices market size in 2023 (estimated)[22]

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11$4.5 billion global pet adoption services market size in 2023 (estimated)[23]

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12$2.2 billion global pet training market size in 2023 (estimated)[24]

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136.9% year-over-year increase in U.S. retail sales of pet food and related products in 2023 (reported by U.S. Census Bureau monthly retail trade data, series for pet food)[25]

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142,500+ registered animal shelters in the U.S. (estimated from U.S. Shelter Registry aggregation used in the Best Friends Animal Society annual report)[26]

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156.5 million pets were adopted from U.S. shelters in 2023 (reported by Best Friends Animal Society national estimates)[27]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

The Industry Trends picture shows strong, broad-based growth across pet spending, with the global pet food market forecast at $29.6 billion in 2024 alongside accelerating categories like pet insurance growing at a 10.1% CAGR through 2032 and pet supplements at an 11.4% CAGR through 2033, while U.S. retail sales of pet food and related products rose 6.9% year over year in 2023.

E Commerce Behavior

156% of U.S. pet owners report buying pet food online (survey result reported by Packaged Facts)[28]

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227% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet treats online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)[29]

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319% of U.S. pet owners say they have purchased pet toys online in the past year (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)[30]

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412% of U.S. pet owners say they purchase pet grooming services online (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)[31]

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E Commerce Behavior Interpretation

E Commerce Behavior stands out because 56% of U.S. pet owners buy pet food online, far more than the 27% who purchase treats or the 19% who buy toys online in the past year.

Insurance Penetration

13.9% of dogs and 3.5% of cats in the UK had pet insurance in 2023 (reported by the Association of British Insurers and cited by industry bodies)[32]

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Insurance Penetration Interpretation

In the UK, pet insurance penetration in 2023 was still low with only 3.9% of dogs and 3.5% of cats covered, underscoring that most pet owners are not yet using insurance.

Household Spending

151% of surveyed pet owners in the U.S. reported buying pet food more often due to their pet's specific diet needs (survey data reported by the American Veterinary Medical Association/AVMA communications citing a national survey)[33]

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262% of U.S. pet owners say they are willing to pay more for products perceived as safer or healthier for their pet (consumer survey reported by Packaged Facts 2024)[34]

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330% of U.S. pet owners report purchasing pet grooming products for at-home use (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)[35]

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423% of U.S. pet owners report using pet daycare/boarding services (survey data reported by Packaged Facts)[36]

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Household Spending Interpretation

Within household spending, a clear majority of pet owners are prioritizing their pets’ needs and safety, with 51% buying pet food more often for diet requirements and 62% willing to pay more for products they see as safer or healthier.

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