Pet prices, April 2026
Vet care prices were up 5.5% over the 12 months to April 2026, pet food up 2.2% and all items up 3.8%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 235.896 | +3.8% | -0.1% |
| Vet care | 411.978 | +5.5% | +0.2% |
| Pet food and treats | 193.973 | +2.2% | -0.2% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 278.868 | +6.6% | +0.2% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 134.558 | +1.9% | -0.3% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 378.533 | +5.2% | 0.0% |
| Pets and pet products | 245.840 | +2.6% | -0.2% |
| All items | 333.020 | +3.8% | +0.9% |
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.