According to Forbes, Americans spent $136.8 million on their pets in 2022. On average, American dog owners spend $730 a year. 

With this in mind, custom gift experts at Printed Pet Memories  investigated which US pet owners are most and least likely to spoil their pets with gifts in each state. The experts collected Google search volume data for 840 pet-related phrases such as ‘chew toy for dog,’ ‘cat scratch post,’ and ‘best toys for pet’ in each US state. The search volume for each phrase was collated and calculated per 100,000 of the population of each state. Below are the top ten US states most likely to buy their pets gifts: 

Top 10 US states that are least likely to buy their pets gifts: 

1. Mississippi, 313.3 Google searches per 100k 

2. Louisiana, 351.8 Google searches per 100k 

3. Alabama, 381.7 Google searches per 100k 

4. Arkansas, 394.3 Google searches per 100k 

5. South Carolina, 417.0 Google searches per 100k 

6. Oklahoma, 428.4 Google searches per 100k 

7. Georgia, 433.0 Google searches per 100k 

8. Hawaii, 445.8 Google searches per 100k 

9. New Mexico, 447.6 Google searches per 100k 

10. Tennessee, 451.3 Google searches per 100k 

Arkansas is one of the US states where pet owners are least likely to spoil their pets. An estimated 394.3 pet owners per 100,000 of the population search for pet-related gifts each month. Of the 840 phrases analyzed, ‘Dog toys’ were the most popular pet products searched for in Arkansas. Dog toys are essential to a dog’s mental stimulation and happiness. Dogs are naturally playful animals with different preferences when it comes to toys—trying out a variety of plush, squeaky, tough, puzzle, or dental toys will help discover which suits your dog best. 

The next most popular phrase searched for in Arkansas is ‘cat toys,’ with 428.3 monthly searches. Playing with your cat is an essential part of bonding with them. Not only this but using cat toys, such as teasers, will help your cat with boredom, reduce stress and encourages them to express their natural hunting instincts. 

The third most popular phrase searched for in Arkansas is ‘Dog treats.’ Dog treats are a useful tool for pet owners trying to train their pets to behave in a certain way or complete tricks. Not only this, but some treats contain ingredients that can be beneficial for immunity, a healthy coat, joints, digestion and smelly breath.  

Top ten US states most likely to spoil their pets: 

1. Vermont, 729.4 Google searches per 100k 

2. Maine, 660.5 Google searches per 100k 

3. Wyoming, 645.0 Google searches per 100k 

4. Oregon, 644.8 Google searches per 100k 

5. Rhode Island, 626.3 Google searches per 100k 

6. New Hampshire, 625.7 Google searches per 100k 

7. Washington, 599.0 Google searches per 100k 

8. New York, 597.0 Google searches per 100k 

9. North Dakota, 591.6 Google searches per 100k 

10. Massachusetts, 589.9 Google searches per 100k 

A spokesperson from Printed Pet Memories commented on the study: 

“With such a large amount of money spent on pets in the US each year, it is interesting to see which states are the most and least generous with their animals. Dog-specific products are the most popular when considering the type of products searched for online. Dogs seem to be the pets most spoiled by their owners in most US states, with toys being the most popular gift.” 

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Top 10 pet-related products searched for monthly on Google, in Arkansas: 

Pet Products Monthly search volume 
dog toys 594.2 
cat toys 428.3 
dog treats 364.2 
cat scratcher 335.0 
homemade dog treats 292.5 
dog birthday cake 210.0 
indestructible dog toy 189.2 
cake for dog 170.0 
dog ice cream 114.2 
cat exercise wheel 108.3 

Search volumes for pet-related products in each US state per 100,000 of the population: 

Rank Location Volume Per 100k 
1 Vermont 729.4 
2 Maine 660.5 
3 Wyoming 645.0 
4 Oregon 644.8 
5 Rhode Island 626.3 
6 New Hampshire 625.7 
7 Washington 599.0 
8 New York 597.0 
9 North Dakota 591.6 
10 Massachusetts 589.9 
11 Colorado 589.7 
12 Nebraska 588.9 
13 Delaware 565.6 
14 California 560.7 
15 Illinois 546.7 
16 South Dakota 537.5 
17 Pennsylvania 535.4 
18 Montana 532.6 
19 Connecticut 530.6 
20 Minnesota 524.6 
21 Alaska 523.5 
22 Utah 518.5 
23 Wisconsin 518.5 
24 Virginia 514.6 
25 West Virginia 509.8 
26 Nevada 507.6 
27 New Jersey 501.0 
28 Maryland 499.0 
29 North Carolina 497.6 
30 Iowa 494.9 
31 Kansas 491.3 
32 Ohio 489.7 
33 Michigan 486.1 
34 Idaho 478.1 
35 Texas 476.7 
36 Indiana 472.7 
37 Missouri 466.7 
38 Arizona 463.2 
39 Florida 463.2 
40 Kentucky 452.5 
41 Tennessee 451.3 
42 New Mexico 447.6 
43 Hawaii 445.8 
44 Georgia 433.0 
45 Oklahoma 428.4 
46 South Carolina 417.0 
47 Arkansas 394.3 
48 Alabama 381.7 
49 Louisiana 351.8 
50 Mississippi 313.3 
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