January–March 2025: Top 8 Trending Pet Topics in the U.S.
January–March 2025: Top 8 Trending Pet Topics in the U.S.
The ranking is derived from U.S.-based, pet-related news trends, forum communications, and social media conversations between January and March 2025. Here are the hottest pet topics, along with analysis and reasons for their high-profile-ness:
#Top 1 Ranking Score: 98/100Top Pet Health Worries: Combating Pet Obesity
Analysis Overview:
Pet obesity continues to be among the most significant top concerns in the U.S. pet industry, particular post-winter when she'll want to fall back on helping pets kick-start their way back to a healthy weight.
Data Source: 59% of pet cats and 55% of pet dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, according to a January 2025 report from the American Veterinary Medical Association that sparked interest in healthy diets and weight-loss plans.
Engagement Insights: Conversations on social channels and pet forums for weight-loss foods and exercise were 40% more active than last year.
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#Top 2 Ranking Score: 96/100Pet Mental Health: How to Help Your Pet with Anxiety and Separation Issues
Analysis Overview:
Greater awareness of pet mental health has put pet anxiety, and especially separation anxiety, in the spotlight as a significant problem. Many pet owners in the United States are heading back to their normal post-pandemic routines, and some of them are noticing their pets are more anxious than they used to be.
Data Source: PetMD Searches for “pet anxiety” increased by 35 percent from January to March 2025.
Engagement Insights: Posts about separation anxiety climbed 45 percent year-over-year on the Reddit forums r/pets and r/dogs, with owners detailing coping strategies and treatment experiences.
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#Top 3 Ranking Score: 94/100Diagnosing and Treating Food Sensitivities in Dogs and Cats
Analysis Overview:
Pet food allergies are being given increasing attention thanks to pet owners taking note of their dog or cat suffering from skin or digestive issues, and subsequently googling or search engines regarding symptom identifications and solutions.
Data Source: Veterinary Dermatology study finds an increase of 28% in pet food allergy diagnoses in Quarter 1 2025, with pet owners leaning towards a grain-free, organic, and single-protein diets.
Engagement Insights: The #PetFoodAllergy hashtag increased by 50% on Twitter and Instagram with interactions on posts up 42% for the same time last year.
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#Top 4 Ranking Score: 92/100Smart Pet Devices, with Automated Feeders and Health Monitors
Analysis Overview:
As smart home tech has grown in popularity, so too have smart pet devices, including automatic feeders and food and health monitors, as pet parents look for tech-savvy methods to control their pets' diets and wellness.
Data Source: According to Statistic, the U.S. market for smart devices (feeders and health monitors) for pets alone will surge by 22 % in Q1 2025.
Engagement Insights: Engagement: We discovered an increased discussion on similar products across platforms (Amazon, Petco) with a 30% increase in demand being reflected in comment sections.
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#Top 5 Ranking Score: 90/100Pet Health Insurance: Is It Worth the Money?
Analysis Overview:
Pet insurance is still adopted by only a small handful in the U.S. But increasing vet costs in early 2025 have revived debates about the value of insurance for furry friends.
Data Source:Joan compares these statistics to those of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association, which reported a 15% increase in the pet insurance market in Q1 2025.
Engagement Insights: The interaction on pet insurance posts was 37% higher on Facebook and Reddit pet groups, with plan selection as a hot topic, as well as pricing and coverage.
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#Top 6 Ranking Score: 88/100Adopt—Don't Buy【Pet Adoption】
Analysis Overview:
“Don't shop, adopt” campaigns by animal welfare groups began in January 2025 and reached massive traction on social media.
Data Source: HSUS shows 25% increase in participation for early 2025 adoption events compared to last year
Engagement Insights: The #AdoptDontShop hashtag increased 50% on Instagram, with shares and comments on all things adoption making a substantial social impact.
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#Top 7 Ranking Score: 85/100Having Paws in a Great Fall: Pet Legal Issues on Abandonment and the Responsibility to Rescue
Analysis Overview:
With many U.S. states tightening pet protection laws, raising awareness of owner responsibilities, pet abandonment and legal accountability are once again under the microscope.
Data Source: A USA Today survey conducted in February 2025 shows that new laws protecting pets have been passed in a number of states, and abandonment cases have declined as a result.
Engagement Insights: Conversations about the responsibilities of pet ownership and cuts to abandonment penalties on Twitter and forums saw a 33% increase in engagement.
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#Top 8 Ranking Score: 84/100Senior Pets: All about Aging Pets and How to Care for Them
Analysis Overview:
With the increasingly lengthening lifespans of our pets, caring for older pets has become an area of great interest, and advice is being sought about the needs of senior pets.
Data Source: Demand for Senior Pet Care Rose 18% In January 2025, PetAge published data showing that demand for senior pet care had risen 18% in early 2025.
Engagement Insights: Across pet communities on Facebook and Reddit, conversations about caring for older pets and pet diets and health management experienced 40% more interactions.
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