Pet Circle

    Last Updated: 14/05/2025

    Author: Dr Teagan Lever BVSc (Hons)

    Reading Time: 29 minutes - medium read

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    Annual average spend by dog owners per household

    Annual average spend by cat owners per household

    Pet food and treats (e.g. dry food/kibble, wet food, ingredients for homemade food, meal toppers, training treats, dental treats, etc.)

    $789

    $676

    Veterinary services (e.g. consultations, vet telehealth)

    $831

    $598

    Pet healthcare services/products and medication (e.g. massage/acupuncture, flea/worming treatments, supplements, antibiotics, etc.)

    $271

    $229

    Pet accessories (e.g. beds, toys, collars, leads, clothing, grooming products, etc.)

    $163

    $128

    Pet Insurance

    $660

    $542

    Grooming services

    $315

    $330

    Training

    $270

    $253

    Dog walking

    $236

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    Daycare/Boarding/minding

    $432

    $361

    Other (e.g. Transport, competitions/club membership, etc.)

    $345

    $218

    Total average spend per household

    $4,312

    $3,335

    Total average spend per animal

    $3,350

    $2,377