Pet prices, March 2026
Vet care prices were up 5.6% over the 12 months to March 2026, pet food up 2.3% and all items up 3.3%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 236.094 | +4.3% | +0.8% |
| Vet care | 411.322 | +5.6% | +0.7% |
| Pet food and treats | 194.383 | +2.3% | +0.4% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 278.446 | +7.8% | +0.4% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 134.986 | +3.5% | +1.7% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 378.507 | +5.6% | +0.6% |
| Pets and pet products | 246.246 | +3.1% | +0.9% |
| All items | 330.213 | +3.3% | +1.0% |
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.