# Global pet care and product price trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-pet-care-and-product-price-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-12T04:48:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Pet product prices in the European Union showed signs of stabilization in June 2026, with a 0.2% month-over-month decrease. While annual inflation for these products rose by 0.5%, service-related inflation remained a factor. Specific markets such as Slovakia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Latvia experienced higher monthly price increases.

By July 2026, data from Spain indicated that veterinary and pet services reached a historic high, increasing 4.9% compared to the previous year, outpacing the general inflation rate. Additionally, pet product price increases in Spain rose to 1.3% year-on-year, up from 0.3% in June.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Pet care costs rise as veterinary services hit record highs

Pet care costs are rising globally, with Spanish veterinary services hitting a record 4.9% increase and Argentina seeing a growing market for specialized pet insurance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pet-care-costs-rise-as-veterinary-services-hit-record-highs

### 2026-07-27: EU Pet Product Prices Stabilize in June Amid Persistent Service Inflation

June data show EU pet product prices fell 0.2% MoM, up 0.5% YoY, with veterinary services rising 0.1%; Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czechia and Latvia saw the biggest pressures, and UK pet CPI slipped 0.1%.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-pet-product-prices-stabilize-in-june-amid-persistent-service-inflation

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