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At A Glance
Five citable pet industry figures
$158B
U.S. pet industry spending in 2025
APPA reports that U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $158 billion in 2025, up 3.7% from the previous year.
Source: American Pet Products Association$165B
Projected U.S. pet industry spending in 2026
APPA projects U.S. pet industry expenditures of $165 billion for 2026.
Source: American Pet Products Association95M
U.S. households with a pet
APPA reports that 95 million U.S. households owned at least one pet in 2025.
Source: American Pet Products Association71M
U.S. households with a dog
APPA reports dog ownership in 53% of U.S. households, or 71 million households, in 2025.
Source: American Pet Products Association53M
U.S. households with a cat
APPA reports cat ownership in 39% of U.S. households, or 53 million households, in 2025.
Source: American Pet Products AssociationMethodology
How this page is kept useful
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The page is reviewed about once a month, or sooner when the source releases a meaningful update. Older figures are removed or clearly dated rather than being presented as current.
Sources
Original reporting and source notes
- American Pet Products Association: U.S. Pet Industry Reaches $158 Billion in 2025, Poised for Continued Growth in 2026, published March 26, 2026 and accessed October 9, 2026. This source publishes the five figures above.
- American Pet Products Association: Industry Trends and Stats, accessed October 9, 2026. This page provides the current spending categories and research notes behind APPA's annual figures.
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