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Americans Will Spend $165 Billion on Their Pets in 2026
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Summary
- US pet spending is projected to reach about $165 billion in 2026, up from $158 billion in 2025, with veterinary care alone near $42 billion.
- Some 95 million households (71.6%) own a pet, though the share of consumers with pets dipped to 67% as costs rose.
- Ownership is shifting: dog-only households have fallen while cat-only households climbed, and younger, renting owners increasingly lean toward cats amid housing constraints.
The question
Pets have become a recession-resistant spending priority for Americans.
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