The U.S. pet industry has shown continuous growth in recent years.

As of 2023, total sales reached approximately $147 billion, a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year.

The breakdown of sales is as follows:

• Food and treats: approximately $64.4 billion, accounting for about 45% of total sales.

• Supplies, live animals, and over-the-counter medications: approximately $32 billion

• Veterinary services and product sales: approximately $38.3 billion

• Other services (grooming, training, pet sitting, etc.): approximately $12.3 billion

This growth trend shows that spending on pets is steadily increasing, along with the perception of pets as family members.

In particular, the pet food and treats sector accounts for a significant portion of total sales, reflecting the growing interest in pet health and nutrition.

Additionally, the expansion of online sales channels and the increasing demand for premium products are also contributing to market growth.

Experts expect this trend to continue, predicting that pet-related spending will reach $151 billion by 2024.

This data can serve as an important indicator for understanding the current and future outlook of the U.S. pet industry.

While the latest statistics on the exact number of animal hospitals in the U.S. are limited, some information on the number of veterinarians is available.

As of 2022, the number of veterinarians in the U.S. was 124,069, a 6.9% increase from 116,091 in 2019.

Furthermore, the market size of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. was approximately $7.91 billion in 2022, and it is expected to reach about $14.92 billion by 2032.