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U.S. pet industry statistics, 2026.
Current pet ownership and spending figures for writers, researchers, and pet people who want a clear source to cite.
Last updated November 2, 2026. Figures below are U.S. data, with dates shown for every statistic.
At a glance
The numbers behind life with pets.
Pet ownership remains widespread, while household budgets are becoming more deliberate. These six figures capture the latest public view from the American Pet Products Association, using its 2025 survey findings and 2026 industry release.
95M
U.S. households owned at least one pet in 2025.
APPA reported this figure from its 2025 National Pet Owners Survey.
APPA, March 26, 2026$158B
was spent in the U.S. pet industry in 2025.
APPA reported 3.7% year-over-year growth in its 2026 State of the Industry release.
APPA, March 26, 2026$165B
is APPA’s projected U.S. pet-industry sales figure for 2026.
This is a projection, not a reported final sales total.
APPA, March 26, 202671M
U.S. households owned a dog in 2025.
That is 53% of U.S. households, according to APPA’s 2025 survey results.
APPA, March 26, 202653M
U.S. households owned a cat in 2025.
That is 39% of U.S. households, and APPA reported cat ownership rose 5% year over year.
APPA, March 26, 202622%
of pet owners said they spent less on their pets in 2025.
APPA reported this as a 10% increase from 2024, alongside owners protecting essential care and everyday needs.
APPA, March 26, 2026What the figures suggest
A large, practical market with room for thoughtful choices.
More households are making room for dogs and cats, while many owners are also watching what they spend. For everyday pet care, that puts the focus on items that earn their place: supplies that fit the animal, support a real routine, and make a small task easier to handle.
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Methodology and sources
How to use this page.
Every figure on this page comes from the American Pet Products Association’s March 26, 2026 State of the Industry release, which reports results from its 2025 National Pet Owners Survey. Dollar amounts are U.S. pet-industry sales figures. The 2026 sales figure is a projection and is labeled as such.
Numbers can change when newer survey results or final sales data are released. PetGo will review this page regularly and update the figures when a primary source publishes a meaningful revision.
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PetGo Supplies. “U.S. Pet Industry Statistics, 2026.” Updated November 2, 2026. https://gopetgo.store/pet-industry-statistics