Pet Food in the US, 19th Edition
Description
In the post-pandemic economy, persistent inflation continues to challenge Americans, and rising prices for pet products and services are intensifying financial pressure on pet owners. These higher costs, combined with higher prices on everyday essentials, have led to reductions in discretionary pet purchases, delays in new pet acquisitions, and, in some cases, pet relinquishment. According to Packaged Facts’ January 2025 Survey of Pet Owners, 31% of pet owners say inflation has negatively affected their ability to buy nonessential pet items, compared with just 10% who report a positive impact. Although pet food inflation has eased, its effects remain visible across the market. As a result, many consumers are prioritizing value, seeking deals, and choosing budget-friendly pet food options. At the same time, a strong contingent of pet owners continues to invest in premium and superpremium pet foods—particularly fresh and innovative formulations that are driving overall market gains.
Because pet food is considered a non-discretionary purchase, the category has been shielded from some of the cutbacks affecting non-food pet supplies. Its status as the top-ranked pet health and wellness product further supports ongoing demand for higher-priced premium offerings. Packaged Facts forecasts that US dog and cat food sales will rise from nearly $54 billion in 2024 to more than $64 billion in 2029, representing a 3.2% compound annual growth rate—slightly below pre-COVID levels and bolstered by growth in alternative formats such as fresh pet food.
The newly updated 19th edition of Packaged Facts’ Pet Food in the US delivers comprehensive analysis of the forces reshaping the market. This report provides historical and projected sales trends from 2019–2029, including segmented forecasts for dog and cat food. It explores market performance by product form (dry, wet, semi-moist, frozen/refrigerated, freeze-dried, and air-dried), key ingredients, and leading product claims across all major retail channels—online, mass-market, pet specialty, and more. Drawing on proprietary insights from Packaged Facts’ January 2025 and September 2025 Surveys of Pet Owners and MRI-Simmons’ Summer 2025 consumer data, the report delivers an in-depth look at pet owner behavior, attitudes, and brand usage.
Additional coverage includes cross-market trends, consumer spending patterns, emerging market opportunities, M&A activity, e-commerce and omnichannel developments, and the latest innovations in product development and marketing—all framed within today’s challenging economic environment.
Because pet food is considered a non-discretionary purchase, the category has been shielded from some of the cutbacks affecting non-food pet supplies. Its status as the top-ranked pet health and wellness product further supports ongoing demand for higher-priced premium offerings. Packaged Facts forecasts that US dog and cat food sales will rise from nearly $54 billion in 2024 to more than $64 billion in 2029, representing a 3.2% compound annual growth rate—slightly below pre-COVID levels and bolstered by growth in alternative formats such as fresh pet food.
The newly updated 19th edition of Packaged Facts’ Pet Food in the US delivers comprehensive analysis of the forces reshaping the market. This report provides historical and projected sales trends from 2019–2029, including segmented forecasts for dog and cat food. It explores market performance by product form (dry, wet, semi-moist, frozen/refrigerated, freeze-dried, and air-dried), key ingredients, and leading product claims across all major retail channels—online, mass-market, pet specialty, and more. Drawing on proprietary insights from Packaged Facts’ January 2025 and September 2025 Surveys of Pet Owners and MRI-Simmons’ Summer 2025 consumer data, the report delivers an in-depth look at pet owner behavior, attitudes, and brand usage.
Additional coverage includes cross-market trends, consumer spending patterns, emerging market opportunities, M&A activity, e-commerce and omnichannel developments, and the latest innovations in product development and marketing—all framed within today’s challenging economic environment.
Table of Contents
230 Pages
- CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- MARKET OVERVIEW
- Scope of Report: Dogs and Cats
- Exclusions
- Methodology
- Two Consumer Survey Sources
- Packaged Facts Data
- MRI-Simmons Data
- Illustration 1-1. US Census Regional Divisions and Sub-Divisions
- Pet Food Sales Growth Slows Along With Inflation
- Sales by Channel: E-commerce in the Lead
- MARKET DRIVERS
- Economic Pressures Persist Despite Lessening Inflation
- Figure 1-1. Percentage Change in Pet Food/Treat Consumer Price Index vs. Percentage Change in Pet Food US Retail Sales, 2019 – 2025
- Figure 1-2. Effects of Current Economic Environment, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Impact on Pet Food Purchasing
- Pet Food’s No. 1 Pet Health Role
- Changes in the US Pet Population
- Cat Owners Want More Attention
- Pets Central to Home Life
- Sustainability Initiatives Cross Several Trend Lines
- OPPORTUNITIES
- Fresh Pet Food
- Freeze-Dried (and Air-Dried) Products
- Figure 1-1. Level of Concern About Rising Prices in Consumer and Pet Categories, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Figure 1-2. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I actively seek out pet foods made in the USA”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Illustration 1-1. Tractor Supply Co. USA Made Dog Food Selection
- The New Subscription Economy
- CHAPTER 2: MARKET TRENDS
- CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
- MARKET OVERVIEW
- Scope of Report: Dogs and Cats
- Exclusions
- Other Marketing Classifications
- MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH
- Pet Food Sales Growth Slows Along With Inflation
- Table 2-1. US Retail Sales of Dog and Cat Food, 2019 – 2025P (in billions of dollars and percent change)
- Dog Food Dominates Pet Food Sales
- Figure 2-1. Share of US Retail Dollar Sales of Pet Food by Animal Type: Dog vs. Cat, 2025P (percent and billions of dollars)
- Table 2-2. US Retail Sales of Dog Food vs. Cat Food, 2019 – 2025P (in billions of dollars and percent)
- Dry Pet Food Tops in Sales
- Figure 2-2. Share of US Retail Dollar Sales of Pet Food by Form: Dry, Wet, Frozen/Refrigerated, Semi-Moist, 2025P (percent and millions of dollars)
- Fresh Pet Food Sales
- Figure 2-3. US Retail Sales of Fresh/Refrigerated/Frozen Pet Food, 2021-2025P and 2029P (billions of dollars and percent growth)
- Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried Pet Food Sales
- Figure 2-4. US Retail Sales of Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried Pet Food, 2021-2025P and 2029P (billions of dollars)
- Dry Dog Food Nearly 50% of the Market
- Table 2-3. Share of US Retail Sales of Pet Food by Form and Animal Type, 2025P (billions of dollars and percent)
- Households Spend the Most on Dry Food
- Table 2-4. Annual US Household Expenditures on Pet Food by Product Form, 2025P (in billions of aggregate dollars and per-household dollars)
- Households Spend More on Dog Food
- Table 2-5. Annual US Household Expenditures on Pet Food by Animal Type, 2025P (in billions of aggregate dollars and per-household dollars)
- Annual Household Expenditures on Dog Food by Type
- Table 2-6. Annual Household Expenditures on Dog Food by Product Type, 2025P (in billions of aggregate dollars and per-household dollars)
- Annual Household Expenditures on Cat Food by Type
- Table 2-7. Annual Household Expenditures on Cat Food by Product Type, 2025P (in billions of aggregate dollars and per-household dollars)
- Sales by Channel: E-commerce in the Lead
- Figure 2-5. Share of Dollar Sales of Pet Food by Channel, 2025P (percent)
- Projected Channel Share Shifts
- Table 2-8. Modeling of Projected Shifts in Retail Channel Shares of US Pet Food Sales, 2025P vs. 2029P (percent)
- MARKET DRIVERS
- Economic Pressures Persist Despite Lessening Inflation
- Figure 2-6. Percentage Change in Pet Food/Treat Consumer Price Index vs. Percentage Change in Pet Food US Retail Sales, 2019 – 2025
- Figure 2-7. Effects of Current Economic Environment, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Figure 2-8. Level of Concern About Rising Prices in Consumer and Pet Categories, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Pet Owners Cut Back on Pet Spending
- Figure 2-9. Reduction in Expenditure on “Extras”, Past Year vs. Coming Year, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Figure 2-10. Most Significant Challenges to Pet Ownership, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Figure 2-11. Anticipated Changes to Pet Food/Treat Spending, 2025 vs. 2024, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Impact on Pet Food Purchasing
- Figure 2-12. Types of Pet Food Changed To in Past 12 Months by Type of Pet 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners who had changed which pet food they use)
- Figure 2-13. Types of Pet Food Changed To in Past 12 Months by Household Income 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners who had changed which pet food they use)
- Pet Food’s No. 1 Pet Health Role
- Figure 2-14. Most Important Pet Health and Wellness Products, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Figure 2-15. Level of Agreement with Selected Statements Related to Pet Food and Pet Health, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Pets’ Impact on Human Health
- Figure 2-16. Percentage Strongly or Somewhat Agreeing with Statement: “My pets are important to my mental health”: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2024 (percent)
- Figure 2-17. Percentage Strongly or Somewhat Agreeing with Statement: “My pets are important to my physical health”: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2024 (percent)
- Pet Obesity and Aging Pets Contribute to Health Concerns
- Figure 2-18. Share of Dog/Cat-Owning Households With Special Needs Pets, 2024 (percent)
- Figure 2-19. Share of Dog and Cat-Owning Households With Senior Pets Age 7+, 2015-2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Pets Central to Home Life
- Figure 2-20. Level of Agreement with Family-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Pets and Owners Physically Close
- Table 2-9. Where Pets Are Typically Kept: Dogs vs. Cats, 2024 (percent of pet owners)
- Table 2-10. Where Pets Are Typically Fed: Dogs vs. Cats, 2024 (percent of pet owners)
- Changes in the US Pet Population
- Decline in Dog-Owning Households
- Table 2-11. Dog-Owning Household Population by Generational Cohort, 2020/21-2024/25 (number in thousands)
- Growth in the Cat Population
- Figure 2-21. US Cat-Owning Households, 2020/21-2024/25 (number in thousands)
- Figure 2-22. Share of US Cat-Owning Households by Generation, 2020/21-2024/25 (percent)
- Cat Owners Want More Attention
- Figure 2-23. Share of Cat Owners Who Agree That Pet Industry Sectors Sometimes Treat Cats as Second-Class Citizens, 2019, 2022, and 2025 (percent of cat owners)
- Trend Away From Smallest Dogs
- Figure 2-24. Size/Weight of Dogs, September 2025 (percent)
- Table 2-12. Distribution of Dog-Owning Households by Size of Dogs, 2018/19– 2024/25 (number in thousands)
- Sustainability Initiatives Cross Several Trend Lines
- Figure 2-25. Agreement with Eco-Friendly Sentiments, 2024/25 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Figure 2-26. Pet Owner Attitudes Towards Sustainability, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- The Pet Food Industry Future (and Present) of AI
- LOOKING AHEAD
- Sales Growth Dips Below Pre-Pandemic Gains
- Table 2-13. Projected US Retail Sales of Pet Food: Dog vs. Cat, 2024 – 2029P (in billions of dollars and percent)
- Table 2-14. Projected US Retail Sales of Pet Food by Type, 2025P, 2026P and 2029P (in billions of dollars and percent)
- CHAPTER 3: COMPETITIVE TRENDS
- CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
- MARKETER TRENDS
- A Highly Consolidated Market
- Fresh Pet Food Marketers Proliferate
- Dry and Wet Dog and Cat Food Usage Rates
- Table 3-1. Top Dry Dog Food Brands by Customer Base, 2024/2025 (percent and number of dog-owning households)
- Table 3-2. Top Dry Cat Food Brands by Customer Base, 2024/2025 (percent and number of cat-owning households)
- Table 3-3. Top Wet Dog Food Brands by Customer Base, 2024/2025 (percent and number of dog-owning households)
- Table 3-4. Top Wet Cat Food Brands by Customer Base, 2024/2025 (percent and number of cat-owning households)
- Brand Loyalty Still Strong in Current Economy
- Figure 3-1. Sole Brand Users, Dry vs. Wet, Dog and Cat Foods, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Recent Acquisitions, Expansions, Investments, and Accomplishments
- Rachael Ray Nutrish Rebrands as Nutrish
- Illustration 3-1. Rachael Ray Nutrish Rebrand
- MPM Products Acquired by Private Equity
- Farmina Opens First US Manufacturing Facility
- Nestlé Announces In-House AI Content Creator
- Mars Opens $450 Million Royal Canin Facility
- Wellness Secures Financing for Strategic Initiatives
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition Debuts One Health Microbiome Resource
- Better Choice Rebrands as SRx Health Solutions
- Hill’s Acquires Fresh Pet Food Brand Prime100
- Pet Food Experts Acquires Assets of Animal Supply Company
- Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Bil-Jac Foods
- Illustration 3-2. Kristin Chenoweth in Nom Nom Enrichment Magic Campaign
- Fast-Growing Pet Food Companies
- Marketer Performance
- General Mills/Blue Buffalo Outpaces Market Growth
- Mars Invests Big in US Pet Market, Focuses on Cats
- Purina Gains Market Share Despite Slow Growth
- Hill’s Focus on Veterinary Diets Pays Off
- Post Seeks Equilibrium Through Rebranding and Pricing Strategies
- Smucker’s Success in Cat Category Fuels 2025 Growth
- Alternative Formats’ Continued Appeal
- Table 3-5. Pet Food Usage by Alternative Type, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Freshpet Continues to Expand its Market Share
- Major Marketers Bouncing Back with Fresh Pet Food Entries
- Illustration 3-3. Royal Canin Fresh Health Nutrition Dog Food
- Illustration 3-4. Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh
- Other Marketers and Retailers Join the Fresh Fray
- Illustration 3-5. Fromm Family Foods’ Bonnihill Farms Gently Cooked, Fresh-Frozen Dog Food
- Illustration 3-6. Chewy Get Real Fresh Dog Food
- Independent Pet Stores Focus on Frozen Raw
- Gently Cooked Shelf-Stable Pet Food
- Illustration 3-7. Health Extension Gently Cooked Shelf-Stable Pet Food
- Freeze- and Air-Dried Segment Makes Strides
- Baked Pet Foods Growth
- Figure 3-2. Baked Pet Food Attitudes, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Sustainable Pet Food Formulas and Industry Initiatives
- Illustration 3-8. Pet Supplies Plus Recycling Program
- Figure 3-3. Agreement with Sustainability-Related Sentiments, Pet Owners vs. Overall (percent)
- Table 3-6. Agreement with Selected Statements Related to Pet Food Sustainability and Eco-Consciousness, by Generation, 2025 (percent of pet food purchasers)
- Animal Welfare Remains a Concern
- Figure 3-4. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I’m concerned about the ethical/humane treatment of the animals raised to use in pet food/treats/chews”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- RETAIL CHANNEL TRENDS
- Supercenters Lead in In-Store Shopping for Pet Food/Treats
- Figure 3-5. Where Purchased Pet Food/Treats in Last 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet food purchasers)
- Table 3-7. Where Purchased Pet Food/Treats in Last 12 Months: In a Physical Store, by Pet Product Shoppers Overall and by Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2025 (percent of pet food purchasers who shopped in-store for pet food)
- Online-Only Retailers Lead Online Shopping for Pet Food/Treats
- Table 3-8. Where Purchased Pet Food/Treats in Last 12 Months: Through the Website, by Pet Product Shoppers Overall and by Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2025 (percent of pet food purchasers who shopped online for pet food)
- MRI-Simmons Data Provides Additional Insight
- Table 3-9. Where Purchased Pet Food in Last 6 Months, Dog vs. Cat Food, 2025 (percent of dog and cat food purchasers)
- Pet Food Cross-Shopping Patterns
- Table 3-10. Pet Food Cross-Shopping Indices Across Key Retailers and Retail Classifications, 2025
- Figure 3-6. Delivery or Pick-Up Methods Used to Receive Pet Product Orders, 2025 (percent of shoppers)
- DTC Pet Food Purchasing Gains Steam
- Figure 3-7. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Purchasing Rates by Pet Product Type, 2025 (percent of pet product shoppers)
- Private Label Foods Continue to Appeal
- Figure 3-8. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “Store brand pet foods provide comparable quality to national brand pet foods”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Figure 3-9. Percent Who Have Purchased Store Brand Pet Products in Last 12 Months: By Generation, 2025 (pet product shoppers)
- Table 3-11. Private Label Pet Food Usage, 2024/2025 (percent and number of dog- and cat-owning households)
- Figure 3-10. Private Label Pet Food Usage, Spring 2021 through Summer 2025 (share of pet food users)
- Illustration 3-9. PetSmart Simply Nourish Dog Food
- BNPL: the New Way to Pay for Pet Products
- Figure 3-11. Use of “Buy Now, Pay Later” Plans in Last 12 Months: By Generation, 2025 (percent of adults)
- Figure 3-12. Percent Purchasing Pet Products Through “Buy Now, Pay Later” Plans: By Generation, 2025 (pet product shoppers)
- Figure 3-13. Reasons for Using “Buy Now, Pay Later” Plans, 2025 (percent of adults)
- Illustration 3-10. Klarna Buy Now, Pay Later at Petco
- Pet Food Marketers Investing in Vet Channel
- Illustration 3-11. Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct Webpage
- CHAPTER 4: MARKETING AND NEW PRODUCT TRENDS
- CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
- MARKETING AND NEW PRODUCT TRENDS
- The Educated Pet Food Purchaser
- Figure 4-1. Pet Owner Attitudes Related to Researching Pet Foods, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Focus on Quality and Value
- Illustration 4-1. The Farmer’s Dog “Cheap Kibble” Page
- Table 4-1. Factors When Choosing Which Pet Foods to Buy, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- Alternative Formulations Gain Share
- Figure 4-2. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of pet food other than traditional dry/kibble or canned”, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Figure 4-3. Pet Food Formulation Changes, 2025 (share of pet owners changing pet foods in the past 12 months)
- Fresh Pet Foods Continue to Gain Share
- Illustration 4-2. Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh
- Illustration 4-3. Merrick Fresh Selects
- Illustration 4-4. Health Extension Gently Cooked Dog Food
- Shelf-Stable Fresh Options Abound
- Illustration 4-5. Health Extension Gently Cooked Shelf-Stable Food
- Illustration 4-6. JustFresh Shelf-Stable Food
- Illustration 4-7. Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals for Cats
- Freeze-Dried, Air-Dried, and Kibble+ Foods
- Figure 4-4. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I’m interested in trying ‘kibble+’ pet foods that feature traditional kibble with added freeze-dried/air-dried ingredients”, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Illustration 4-8. Orijen Wild Reserve
- Illustration 4-9. Full Moon Pure Protein
- Illustration 4-10. The Pets Table Air-Dried Dog Food
- Illustration 4-11. smallbatch Freeze Dried Meal Bites
- Illustration 4-12. Red Dog Blue Kat Everyday Raw Anywhere for Dogs
- Alternative and Sustainable Ingredients and Recipes
- Illustration 4-13. Tiki Cat After Dark Shreds
- Limited Ingredient Diets Feature Alternative Proteins, Simple Ingredients
- Illustration 4-14. Petcurean Go! Solutions Sensitivities Dog Food
- Illustration 4-15. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet Foods New Packaging
- Insect, Plant-Based, and Cultured Proteins Offer Sustainable Options
- Science-Based and Veterinary Diets on a Roll
- Figure 4-5. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of pet food backed by scientific research”, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Illustration 4-16. Hill’s Pet Nutrition Website
- Illustration 4-17. Purina Pro Plan Website
- Illustration 4-18. Wellness Pet Website
- Illustration 4-19. vet chef from Tom&Sawyer
- Illustration 4-20. IAMS PETconnect
- Lifestage Specific Formulations
- Illustration 4-21. Tiki Cat Silver Paté
- Illustration 4-22. Hill’s Science Diet Puppy and Kitten Sensitive Stomach & Skin
- Natural Positioning Takes Backseat to Other Product Claims
- Figure 4-6. Pet Owner Attitudes Toward Natural Pet Food and Nutrition, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Functional Products Offer Health and Wellness Benefits
- Illustration 4-23. Healthybud Meal Bites with Pre- and Post-Biotics
- Illustration 4-24. Victor Sensitive Skin & Stomach Formulations
- Illustration 4-25. Annamaet Feline Lean
- Illustration 4-26. Hill’s Science Diet Urinary and Hairball Control Cat Food at Global Pet Expo 2025
- Advancements in Human-Grade Pet Food
- Table 4-2. Pet Owner Attitudes About Human Foods and Human-Grade Pet Foods, By Generation, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- Figure 4-7. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “Pet foods made from human-grade foods are healthier for my pets”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Illustration 4-27. The Honest Kitchen Essential Clusters
- Indulgent Foods Let Pet Parents Pamper Their Pets
- Figure 4-8. Special Treatment of Pets Related to Pet Foods, Dogs vs. Cats, 2025 (percent of dog/cat pet food purchasers)
- Illustration 4-28. Fancy Feast 4-Course Feast for Cats
- Illustration 4-29. Fancy Feast Gems
- Illustration 4-30. Ultimates Indulge Lamb Mince Tray
- Illustration 4-31. Cesar Warm Bowls Wet Dog Food
- Illustration 4-32 Royal Canin Fussy Recipe
- Locally Sourced and Made in the USA
- Figure 4-9. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I actively seek out pet foods made in the USA”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Illustration 4-33. Hollywood Feed’s Online USA Made Shop
- Just for Cats
- Illustration 4-34. Natural Balance Ultra Protein+ for Cats
- Illustration 4-35. Catit DOUBLE FUSION Skin & Coat Recipe
- Illustration 4-36. Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Soft Nibs Raw Cat Entrées
- Illustration 4-37. Northwest Naturals Raw Frozen Recipe for Cats
- Illustration 4-38. Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein Cat Food
- Illustration 4-39. Redbarn Air Dried Powerfood for Cats
- Meal Enhancements and Toppers
- Illustration 4-40. Wellness Bowl Boosters
- Illustration 4-41. Dog Sauce Meal Toppers
- Illustration 4-42. Charlee Bear Necessities
- Illustration 4-43. Applaws Bone Broth Topper for Cats
- Illustration 4-44. Primal Pet Foods Dehydrated Goat Milk Topper
- CHAPTER 5: CONSUMER TRENDS
- CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
- BUYING PATTERNS BY PET FOOD TYPE
- Topline Usage Rates for Dry/Wet Pet Food and Pet Treats
- Figure 5-1. Dry Food and Wet Food Usage Rates: Dog vs. Cat Categories, 2012/13 - 2024/25 (percent of dog/cat-owning households)
- Table 5-1. Dog Food and Cat Food Customer Base: Dry vs. Wet, 2012/13 - 2024/25 (in thousands of dog- and cat-owning households)
- Table 5-2. Pet Food Usage by Type, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Purchase Rates by Price of Pet Food
- Figure 5-2. Pet Food Purchasing by Average Price Range, 2025 (percent of dog/cat food purchasers)
- Feeding Opportunities
- Figure 5-3. Pet Owners Supplementing Kibble/Dry Food Diets, 2025 (percent of kibble/dry food feeders)
- Why Pet Owners Supplement
- Figure 5-4. Why Pet Owners Supplement Kibble/Dry Food Diets, 2025 (percent of kibble/dry food feeders)
- Table 5-3. Reasons for Supplemental Feeding by Type, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
- Changing Pet Foods
- Figure 5-5. Pet Owners Who Have Changed Pet Food and Treats in Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
- BUYING PATTERNS BY PET FOOD FORMULATION TYPES
- Regular vs. Specialty
- Figure 5-6. Use of General Pet Food Formulation Types, 2025 (percent of pet food purchasers)
- Formulations Targeting Specific Health Conditions
- Table 5-3. Use of Pet Food Formulations Based on Health Condition Claims, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- Table 5-4. Condition-Specific Pet Food, Pet Supplements, and Pet Treat Purchase Rates, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of condition-specific pet food, pet supplement, and pet treat purchasers)
- Meat-First Leads in Ingredient-Based Formulations
- Table 5-5. Use of Pet Food Formulations Based on Ingredient Claims, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- Ingredient Sourcing as Marketing Claims
- Figure 5-7. Use of Pet Food Formulations Based on Geographic Sourcing Claims, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- “Natural” Claims
- Figure 5-8. Use of Pet Food Formulations Based on Natural-Related Claims, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- Sustainability and Animal-Welfare Positionings
- Figure 5-9. Use of Pet Food Formulations Based on Sustainability and Animal-Welfare Claims, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners)
- BUYING PATTERNS IN PET FOOD PACKAGING
- Dry Dog Food Usage by Size of Bag
- Table 5-6. Dry Dog Food Usage Trends by Size of Bag, Past Six Months, 2018/19 – 2024/25 (percent of dog-owning households)
- Dry Pet Food Usage by Amount Used
- Table 5-7. Dry Dog and Cat Food Usage Trends by Amount Used, Last 30 Days, 2018/19 – 2024/25 (percent of dog- and cat-owning households)
- Wet Pet Food Packaging Type
- Table 5-8. Wet Pet Food Usage Shares by Packaging Type: Dog Food vs. Cat Food, 2018/19 - 2024/25 (percent of wet dog/cat pet food users)
- PET FOOD MARKETERS AND BRANDS BY CONSUMER DRAW
- Top Dog/Cat Food Marketers
- Figure 5-10. Leading Marketers, Dog/Cat Food, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of dog- and cat-owning households)
- Top Dry Dog Food Marketers and Brands
- Figure 5-11. Leading Marketers by Usage Rate: Dry Dog Food, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households using dry dog food)
- Table 5-9. Select Dry Dog Food Brands by Usage Rate, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households)
- Top Wet Dog Food Marketers and Brands
- Figure 5-12. Leading Marketers by Usage Rate: Wet Dog Food, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households using wet dog food)
- Table 5-10. Select Wet Dog Food Brands by Usage Rate, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households)
- Top Dry Cat Food Marketers and Brands
- Figure 5-13. Leading Marketers by Customer Base: Dry Cat Food, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households using dry cat food)
- Table 5-11. Leading Dry Cat Food Brands by Usage Rate, 2024/25 (percent and number of households)
- Top Wet Cat Food Marketers and Brands
- Figure 5-14. Leading Marketers by Customer Base: Wet Cat Food, 2024/25 (percent and number in thousands of households using wet cat food)
- Table 5-12. Leading Wet Cat Food Brands by Usage Rate, 2024/25 (percent and number of households)
- Demographic Indices for Usage of Selected Brand Lines
- Table 5-13. Demographic Indices for Selected Select Brands of Dry Dog Food, 2024/25 (base index among dog owners overall = 100)
- Table 5-14. Demographic Indices for Select Brands of Wet Dog Food, 2024/25 (base index among dog owners overall = 100)
- Table 5-15. Demographic Indices for Selected Leading Brands of Dry Cat Food, 2024/25 (base index among dog owners overall = 100)
- Table 5-16. Demographic Indices for Selected Leading Brands of Wet Cat Food, 2024/25 (base index among dog owners overall = 100)
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