Pet Industry Insights

The pet food trends that matter in 2026: value-checked premium buying, fresh and frozen growth, gut health claims, the cat opportunity, functional treats, raw-food scrutiny and new labels, with US and Canadian data and what each means for brands.

The key US and Canadian pet industry numbers for 2026 in one place: spending by category, pet ownership, insurance growth and market forecasts, each with its source and an explanation of why estimates differ.