Surveyed dog owners in the United States stated that they spent, on average, 442 U.S. dollars on pet food per year in 2020. In comparison, cat-owning respondents claimed to spend an average of 329 U.S. dollars on pet food on an annual basis.
Pet ownership in the United States
In 2019/20, dogs and cats were the most popular American household pets. There were approximately 63.4 million dog-owning households and 42.7 million cat-owning households in the United States. Other pets living in U.S. households included freshwater fish, saltwater fish, birds, reptiles, and horses. Due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and the increased time spent at home, many Americans reported acquiring new pets. In a recent survey carried out in December 2020, 10 percent of respondents in the United States reported acquiring a new pet as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pet expenditures in the United States
As Americans increasingly acquired more and more pets over the years, pet industry expenditure in the United States increased at an impressive rate, growing by over 500 percent between 1994 and 2020. Pet food and treats captured the biggest share of pet industry sales, followed by veterinary services and related products. In terms of pet food, the dry dog food segment generated the highest amount of sales, with around 5.3 billion U.S. dollars generated in 2020.
Average annual expenditure on dogs and cats in the United States as of 2020, by category
(in U.S. dollars)
Characteristic
Dog owners
Cat owners
Total
1,201
687
Food
442
329
Vet care/vaccinations
241
125
Grooming
122
26
Supplies (excluding food)
109
89
Gifts/'splurge' items
63
24
Pet insurance
62
57
Clothing/accessories
59
16
Kenneling/day care
48
13
Training
38
8
Dog walking
17
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Estimated annual expenses in U.S. dollars1,2011,20144244224124112212210910963636262595948483838171768768732932912512526268989242457571616131388Dog ownersCat ownersTotalFoodVetcare/vaccinationsGroomingSupplies(excluding food)Gifts/'splurge'itemsPet insuranceClothing/accessoriesKenneling/daycareTrainingDog walking
02505007501,0001,2501,500
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