$158B
spent in the U.S. pet industry in 2025
The American Pet Products Association reported a 3.7% increase from the prior year.
Source: APPA, March 26, 2026Research reference
U.S. Pet Industry Statistics: 2026 Facts & Trends
A source-led snapshot of pet spending, dog and cat ownership, and the scale of the U.S. pet economy. Built for writers, researchers, and pet people who need a clear number with the original source close at hand.
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At a glance
Pet care remains a major part of household life.
The numbers below focus on the United States and draw from the American Pet Products Association’s latest public reporting. They are useful for understanding the size of the market, but they are not a substitute for a family’s own budget, a veterinarian’s advice, or a product safety decision.
Every figure names its source and publication date. Where a number is a forecast, we say so plainly.
Citable figures
Key U.S. pet-industry statistics
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$165B
projected U.S. pet-industry sales for 2026
This is APPA's forecast, not an actual-sales figure.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202695M
U.S. households owned at least one pet in 2025
APPA's annual industry report describes pet ownership as stable year over year.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202671M
U.S. households owned a dog in 2025
That equals 53% of U.S. households in APPA's survey.
Source: APPA, March 26, 202653M
U.S. households owned a cat in 2025
APPA reported cat ownership at 39% of U.S. households.
Source: APPA, March 26, 20262.78M
U.S. jobs supported directly or indirectly by the pet sector
The figure comes from APPA's economic-impact work using a 2024 Michigan State University analysis.
Source: APPA economic impact, accessed 2026What the figures suggest
Practical care still sits at the center of pet spending.
The 2025 spending figure covers food and treats, supplies and over-the-counter medicine, veterinary care and product sales, plus services such as grooming, boarding, insurance, training, sitting, and walking. That wide mix is a useful reminder that everyday pet care is not one single purchase.
For families, the practical takeaway is simple: useful gear earns its place when it supports the routines that happen most often, whether that is a calmer meal, an easier water break, or a more comfortable place to settle at home.
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HomeBodyPet selected recent, public figures from the American Pet Products Association and linked each statistic to its original publication. APPA’s annual survey and economic-impact reporting use different methods, so figures should be read within the context of the source that published them. This page was last checked on October 28, 2026 and is intended to be refreshed when a key source releases newer information.
- American Pet Products Association, “U.S. Pet Industry Reaches $158 Billion in 2025, Poised for Continued Growth in 2026,” March 26, 2026.
- American Pet Products Association, 2026 State of the Industry.
- American Pet Products Association, United States Economic Impact of the Pet Industry, using a March 2024 Michigan State University analysis.