APPA'S FISH OWNERSHIP INSIGHTS
Access the 2026 Fish Report
Introducing APPA’s 2026 Fish Report, a dedicated deep dive into U.S. freshwater and saltwater fish-owning households and the behaviors shaping the fish care market. Built on insights from APPA’s 2025 National Pet Owners Survey, the report examines a stable ownership base alongside meaningful changes in how owners engage with the category. Explore how freshwater fish owners are adding more fish and investing in larger or additional aquariums, how generational participation is evolving, and how specialty retailers remain central sources to owners. The report also tracks spending and preferences across fish and product purchases, and more.
With data-driven trend analysis, easy-to-read charts and category-specific insights, the report provides a clear view of how fish owners are building and maintaining their aquatic environments, where in-store expertise matters most, and how omnichannel shopping is reshaping the ownership journey in 2026.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
See what's inside APPA's 2026 Fish Report
Key Trends
Gain insights into the most influential trends in fish ownership and what's driving them.
Ownership Expenses
Discover how owners are spending on their fish, what they're investing in, and where they're scaling back.
Shopping Habits
Uncover the latest shopping trends, including where owners shop, and what products they're buying.
APPA'S CAT OWNERSHIP INSIGHTS
2026 Cat Report
Discover the latest trends behind U.S. cat-owning households and the evolving behaviors shaping the cat care market. APPA’s 2026 Cat Report examines the continued growth of cat ownership, the rise of multi-cat households, and the demographic shifts influencing the category, including the growing presence of male cat owners, or “cat dads,” and Gen Z. Gain insights into where spending and preferences are shifting across food, treats, products, services, health, lifestyle, the human-animal bond, and more.
APPA'S DOG OWNERSHIP INSIGHTS
2026 Dog Report
Dive into the data behind U.S. dog-owning households and the evolving behaviors shaping the dog care market. APPA's 2026 Dog Report examines key trends among dog owners, how dog ownership is growing, and how owners are managing the cost of care. Gain insights into where spending and preferences are shifting across food, treats, products, services, health, lifestyle, the human-animal bond, and more, with a clear view into what today’s dog owners value most—and how their choices are redefining dog care in 2026.
APPA'S PET OWNERSHIP INSIGHTS
2026 State of the Industry Report
APPA's all-new State of the Industry Report is the definitive resource for understanding where the pet industry stands and where it's headed. Drawing on the latest data from APPA's 2025 National Pet Owners Survey, this report provides a data-driven analysis of pet industry spending and growth, as well as pet ownership behaviors and attitudes. Gain deep insights into the U.S. pet household, with a spotlight on the most influential trends shaping pet ownership today. The newly redesigned report features deep dives into key trends, accessible, easy-to-understand charts, and trend analyses to guide you on what's most important in the pet industry in 2026.
RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
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APPA ORIGINAL RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Access the 2025 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report
The 2025 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report delivers the latest trends on bird, small animal, and horse ownership. With deep insights on behavioral, shopping and product trends, this report is your go-to resource for expert-backed stories on the evolving pet care landscape. For trend forecasting, consumer insights and more, look no further than APPA.
APPA ORIGINAL RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Access the 2025 Cat & Dog Report
APPA is the leading resource on U.S. pet ownership data, and our 2025 Dog & Cat Report delivers the latest trends on dog and cat ownership. With deep insights on behavioral, shopping and product trends, this report is your go-to resource for expert-backed stories on the evolving pet care landscape.
INSIGHTS REPORT 2024
State of the Industry
The APPA 2024 State of the Industry Report is created to serve pet industry professionals including manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, economists, and venture capitalists. While the survey data reflects United States pet ownership, the insights gleaned from the data are also valuable for global pet brands, many of which import, sell, and do business in the U.S.
QUARTERLY REPORT RELEASES
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APPA's Insights Reports are published on a quarterly basis. Our annual National Pet Owners Survey provides foundational data for eight reports:
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2026 State of the Industry
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2026 Dog & Cat Reports
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2026 Fish & Reptile Reports
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2026 Horse, Bird & Small Animal Reports
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APPA RESEARCH
Trusted Across the Industry
"Real insight on the state of pet healthcare now."
Google “pet healthcare trends” and you’ll find no shortage of articles and “data” highlighting our industry’s exponential growth. What’s been missing, though, is real insight on the state of pet healthcare now, several years post-pandemic, and what that growth really looks like. This report fills that critical need, making it possible to understand core areas of pet owner behavior and priorities before, during, and after COVID. Insights like these will help to inform our client discussions and recommendations.
Brenda Andresen
Co-CEO
