Pet prices, April 2023
Vet care prices were up 10.2% over the 12 months to April 2023, pet food up 14.6% and all items up 4.9%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 219.264 | +10.4% | +1.8% |
| Vet care | 346.352 | +10.2% | +3.2% |
| Pet food and treats | 191.055 | +14.6% | +1.4% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 237.508 | +6.4% | +0.1% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 130.458 | +4.8% | +0.3% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 327.938 | +10.4% | +2.8% |
| Pets and pet products | 241.168 | +10.6% | +1.1% |
| All items | 303.363 | +4.9% | +0.5% |
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.