7 in 10 pet owners who skip vet care cite cost

% who declined or skipped vet care because they couldn't afford it or felt it wasn't worth the cost, by demographic.

Overall

71%

Age group

18 to 29

73%

+2 pts vs Overall (71%)

30 to 44

74%

+3 pts vs Overall (71%)

45 to 59

69%

−2 pts vs Overall (71%)

60 or older

68%

−3 pts vs Overall (71%)

Race & Ethnicity

Black or African American

67%

−4 pts vs Overall (71%)

Hispanic

78%

+7 pts vs Overall (71%)

White

70%

−1 pts vs Overall (71%)

Household income

Less than $36k

73%

+2 pts vs Overall (71%)

$36k to $60k

79%

+8 pts vs Overall (71%)

$60k to $90k

73%

+2 pts vs Overall (71%)

$90k or more

66%

−5 pts vs Overall (71%)

Source: PetSmart Charities–Gallup State of Pet Care study, 2024–2025 (n=2,498)Get the dataDownload imageCitizenShipper