Pet prices, September 2026
Vet care prices were up 4.6% over the 12 months to September 2026, pet food up 1.5% and all items up 3.7%.
| Category | Index | 12-month change | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything for pets | 235.799 | +2.2% | -0.4% |
| Vet care | 417.438 | +4.6% | +0.3% |
| Pet food and treats | 194.440 | +1.5% | 0.0% |
| Grooming, boarding and other pet services | 278.694 | +3.6% | -1.2% |
| Pets, supplies and accessories | 132.164 | +0.1% | -0.8% |
| All pet services, including vet care | 379.872 | +3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pets and pet products | 244.872 | +1.3% | -0.3% |
| All items | 336.940 | +3.7% | +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.