Industry Statistics & Trends
PET OWNERSHIP
63% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 69.1 millions homes
45% of U.S. households own more than one pet
In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to the 63% of present day
Breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S.
Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)
Bird 6.4
Cat 37.7
Dog 43.5
Equine 4.2
Freshwater Fish 13.9
Saltwater Fish .8
Reptile 4.4
Small Animal 5.7
Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)
Bird 16.6
Cat 90.5
Dog 73.9
Freshwater Fish 139.0
Saltwater Fish 9.6
Reptile 11.0
Small Animal 18.2
* Ownership statistics are gathered from APPMA’s 2005/2006 National Pet Owners Survey
SPENDING
Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures
Year Billion
2006 $38.4 Est.
2005 $36.3
2004 $34.4
2003 $32.4
2002 $29.5
2001 $28.5
1998 $23
1996 $21
1994 $17
Estimated 2006 Sales within the U.S. Market
For 2006, it estimated that $38.4 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.
Breakdown:
Food $15.2billion
Vet Care $9.4billion
Supplies/OTC Medicine $9.3 billion
Live animal purchases $1.8 billion
Pet Services: grooming & boarding $2.7 billion
Actual Sales within the U.S. Market in 2005
In 2005, $36.3 billion was spent on our pets in the U.S.
Breakdown:
Food $14.7 billion
Vet Care $8.7 billion
Supplies/OTC Medicine $8.7 billion
Live animal purchases $1.7 billion
Pet Services: grooming & boarding $2.5 billion
* Unless otherwise stated, spending statistics are gathered by APPMA from various market reseach sources and are not included in the organization's bi-annual Pet Owners Survey.
· According to the 2005/2006 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, basic annual expenses for dog and cat owners in dollars include:
Dogs Cats
Surgical Vet Visits 574 337
Food 241 185
Kennel Boarding 202 119
Routine Vet 211 179
Groomer/Grooming Aids 107 24
Vitamins 123 3
Treats 68 43
Toys 45 29