2026 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook 

The 2026 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook brings together the latest data on U.S. pet populations, pet-owning households, owner demographics, pet acquisitions, veterinary visits, and spending habits. Explore how owners choose their pets, their experiences and preferences around veterinary care, where they spend their pet-care dollars, and more.

Drawing largely on nationwide AVMA surveys conducted from 2023 through 2026, this 48-page report combines current findings with multiyear trends to help veterinary professionals, industry leaders, researchers, and others better understand today's pet owners and the forces shaping the pet-care landscape.

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Table of Contents & Introduction 

Academic libraries may be eligible for a discount. ISBN: 979-8-9943394-2-8 (PDF)