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U.S. Pet Industry Statistics
Current pet ownership, dog ownership, cat ownership, and spending figures for writers, pet people, and businesses following the industry.
Last updated September 9, 2026. The latest figures on this page are from 2025, with APPA's 2026 spending projection noted separately.
At a glance
The numbers behind life with pets in the U.S.
Pet ownership remains a major part of everyday American life. These figures show the size of the market, the number of households caring for pets, and the value choices shaping the way many people shop.
$158 billion
spent across the U.S. pet industry in 2025
APPA reports that industry expenditures rose 3.7% from the prior year.
Source: APPA, March 26, 2026$165 billion
projected U.S. pet industry spending for 2026
This is APPA's full-year projection, released in March 2026.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202695 million
U.S. households owned at least one pet in 2025
Pet ownership remained stable even as many households became more value-conscious.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202671 million
U.S. households owned a dog in 2025
That equals 53% of U.S. households, up from 51% in 2024.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202653 million
U.S. households owned a cat in 2025
That equals 39% of U.S. households, with cat ownership up 5% year over year.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202622%
of pet owners said they spent less on their pets in 2025
APPA says this was a 10% increase from 2024 as shoppers looked more closely at value.
Source: APPA, March 26, 2026What stands out
Dog ownership is growing, while shoppers look for value.
APPA found that dog ownership increased from 51% of U.S. households in 2024 to 53% in 2025. At the same time, more pet owners said they were reducing pet spending. Together, those shifts point to a large, durable pet audience that still expects purchases to earn their place in the routine.
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How to use these statistics
Each statistic above links to the report where it appears. The figures are U.S. figures unless the label says otherwise. Spending projections are labeled as projections and should not be treated as final results.
Primary source
American Pet Products Association, 2026 State of the Industry Report
Published March 26, 2026. This release reports 2025 industry expenditures and ownership figures, plus the 2026 spending projection.
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Bark and Play Shop. “U.S. Pet Industry Statistics.” Updated September 9, 2026. https://barkandplayshop.us/pet-industry-statistics