Pet prices, August 2026
Vet care prices were up 5.7% over the 12 months to August 2026, pet food up 1.6% and all items up 3.4%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 236.756 | +3.2% | 0.0% |
| Vet care | 416.184 | +5.7% | +1.1% |
| Pet food and treats | 194.485 | +1.6% | -0.1% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 282.024 | +4.6% | -0.4% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 133.257 | +1.9% | -0.4% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 382.004 | +4.8% | +0.4% |
| Pets and pet products | 245.522 | +1.9% | -0.2% |
| All items | 334.980 | +3.4% | +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.