Last Updated: 14/05/2025
Author: Dr Teagan Lever BVSc (Hons)
Reading Time: 29 minutes - medium read
Category |
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 |