# Interesting article about pets & category growth | The Conscious Pet

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- Published at: 2022-06-13 14:27:15 UTC
- Updated at: 2025-07-09 03:22:05 UTC

## Author
Mason Arnold

## Subject
The Conscious Pet

## Content
Excerpt - Spending on pets grew 19.3% to $123 billion last year, according to Packaged Facts, a much faster pace than the 7.3% growth seen in 2019. The consumer market research firm estimates the pet-product retail sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10% until 2026. Not only have U.S. households added more pets during the pandemic, but a parallel trend has been the so-called humanization of our furry friends: More pet owners are opting for premium and fresh foods for their puppies and kittens https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-pandemic-pet-boom-has-legs-11654853400