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US pet industry spending grew 19% from $103.6 billion (2020) to $123.6 billion (2021) during the pandemic
Source: American Pet Products Association (2022)
American Pet Products Association. (2022). APPA Industry Spending Data. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/trends/#pet-industry-growth-2020-2021
No pandemic boom for cats
Cat population remained stable during COVID-19 with no pandemic boom, unlike dogs which saw significant increases
American Veterinary Medical Association (2024)
25% → 32.1%
Cat household ownership rate increased from 25% (2016) to 26% (2020) to 29% (2022) to 32.1% (2024)
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
35% by 2030
APPA projects cat household ownership will climb to 35% by 2030, outpacing recent dog ownership growth
American Pet Products Association (2024)
43.5% → 47.6%
Cat acquisitions rose from 43.5% of recent pet acquisitions in 2023 to 47.6% in 2025, while dog acquisitions declined from 57.3% to 54.5%
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
