Elanco Survey Shows 93% of Pet Owners Expect to Maintain or Increase Spending

• Elanco Animal Health released consumer research on Nov. 6, 2026, showing resilient U.S. pet spending despite cost-of-living pressures.
• In the mid-October survey, 93% of pet owners maintained or increased spending over the past three months; 32% increased spending.
• Looking ahead, 93% expected to maintain or increase spending over the next year; just 7% would cut pet health spending under economic pressure.
• Medication purchasing shifted beyond veterinary clinics for 38% of pet owners over the past year or two, highlighting growing demand for alternative channels.
• Future pet demand remained strong: 21% of consumers expected to add a pet within a year, including 25% of current pet owners.

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