Pet prices, May 2026
Vet care prices were up 4.9% over the 12 months to May 2026, pet food up 1.8% and all items up 4.2%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 235.585 | +3.2% | -0.1% |
| Vet care | 411.755 | +4.9% | -0.1% |
| Pet food and treats | 193.229 | +1.8% | -0.4% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 282.815 | +7.0% | +1.4% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 132.763 | +0.1% | -1.3% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 380.526 | +5.1% | +0.5% |
| Pets and pet products | 244.070 | +1.5% | -0.7% |
| All items | 335.123 | +4.2% | +0.6% |
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.