Pet prices, March 2023
Vet care prices were up 7.7% over the 12 months to March 2023, pet food up 14.4% and all items up 5.0%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 215.341 | +9.4% | +0.7% |
| Vet care | 335.663 | +7.7% | +0.9% |
| Pet food and treats | 188.380 | +14.4% | +1.6% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 237.214 | +8.0% | +0.8% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 130.043 | +4.4% | -0.3% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 319.143 | +8.6% | +0.6% |
| Pets and pet products | 238.643 | +10.3% | +0.8% |
| All items | 301.836 | +5.0% | +0.3% |
Not seasonally adjusted.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, not seasonally adjusted
- BLS CPI database, series files (download.bls.gov/pub/time.series/cu)
Checked 29 October 2026.