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38% of cat owners purchased premium food in 2024, a 9% increase from 2023
Source: American Pet Products Association (2025)
American Pet Products Association. (2025). APPA 2025 Dog & Cat Report. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/economics/#us-cat-premium-food-2024
$1,311
Cat owners spent an average of $1,311 per household in 2024, up from $1,235 in 2023
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
$529
Cat owners spent an average of $529 on veterinary care in 2025
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
2.04%
Pet insurance penetration for cats in the US reached 2.04% in 2024, compared to 5.46% for dogs
North American Pet Health Insurance Association (2025)
$152 billion
Total US pet industry expenditures reached $152 billion in 2024
American Pet Products Association (2025)
