In 2023, U.S. Citizens Spent $147 Billion on Their Pets (APPA)

The latest figures from the APPA (American Pet Products Association) pet owner survey suggest that in 2023, U.S. citizens spent $147 billion on their pets, $136.8 billion in 2022, and almost $124 billion in 2021. The increase in pet spending from 2018 to 2023 is approximately 58.67%.

• Food & Snacks at $64.4 billion (could be why a large portion of dogs are obese)
• Supplies, Live Animals & OTC Medicine $32 billion
• Veterinary Care & Product Sales $38.3 billion
• Other Services like grooming, insurance, pet walking, and daycare at $12.3 billion

Thanks to the information provider World Animal Foundation, check the original link: https://worldanimalfoundation.org/advocate/pet-spending-statistics/.