40 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Delicious and easy Thanksgiving side dishes for your holiday table. You will love simple and classic favorite recipes, some with make-ahead tips!
Easy Thanksgiving Sides
While the turkey takes center stage at the feast, these classic Thanksgiving side dishes only enhance a beautiful holiday meal.
For me… those side dishes might just MAKE the meal!
From vegetables to salads, casseroles, and stuffings, Thanksgiving side dishes will surely please everyone at your table.
40 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Classic and simple Thanksgiving sides for everyone at your holiday table!
Curried Cauliflower, Grape, & Lentil Salad
minimalistbaker.com
“Crazy delicious kale salad topped with red grapes, lentils, and curry roasted cauliflower. Served with a tahini-green curry paste dressing! Just 30 minutes required for this flavorful side or entrée.”
Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sage Butter
www.halfbakedharvest.com
“Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sage Butter and Prosciutto Breadcrumbs …the perfect, delicious, and unique addition to this year’s Thanksgiving table. Made simply with halved butternut squash, fresh sage, maple, and perfectly salted butter.”
Cheesy Crispy Cauliflower Gratin
whatsgabycooking.com
“A VERY Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin that makes an incredible fall side dish and should absolutely be on your Thanksgiving table.”
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
www.wellplated.com
Wholesome, flavorful… colorful… and filling!
The BEST Green Bean Casserole Recipe!
www.gimmesomeoven.com
“This Healthy Green Bean Casserole recipe is made from scratch with lightened-up ingredients, it’s fresh and creamy and crispy, and it is full of the absolute best flavors. Always a crowd fave!”
Bacon Corn Pudding
This Bacon Corn Pudding is an adaptation of a Southern favorite originating from early Native American cooking. It’s an easy side dish, perfect for Thanksgiving or the holidays.
Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing
www.cookieandkate.com
“Salads are often overlooked at the holidays, so I set out to make a festive red-and-green showstopper.”
Simple Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This simple Cornbread Dressing recipe is a classic holiday side dish that’s utterly delicious with holiday flavors of cornbread, sage, and thyme. Simple to make and perfect for Thanksgiving.
Easy Sweet Potatoes Anna
Perfect for the Thanksgiving table, this dish is simple and utterly delicious.
Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe
This Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe is inspired by the much-loved soup served at its namesake bakery cafe. Much like the original, with a few healthy twists, it is a delicious bowl of creamy, velvety, pureed squash soup. With all of the season’s best flavors.
Simple and Classic Stuffing for Thanksgiving
“A simple tried and true recipe made with onions, celery, herbs, butter, broth, and toasted bread. It’s simply our favorite.”
Unique Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
“Unique Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes you’ll want to peruse, print, and try. We’ve gathered the most delicious recipes from a classic stuffing to gluten-free… and even slow cooker recipes.”
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Herb Infused Butter
“It isn’t a holiday, specifically Thanksgiving, without mashed potatoes. These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Herb Infused Butter takes my favorite side dish to another level.”
Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin
An easy side dish, Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin is one of my go-to side dish recipes for quick-fix dinners — and delicious taste. All year long.
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Kale and Cranberries
“Indigenous to North America and introduced to European settlers by Native Americans, acorn squash is a perfect side for Thanksgiving. This stuffed recipe is healthy, easy and super delicious!”
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Toasted Pecans
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Toasted Pecans, an all-time favorite! The flavors are everything you love about the season; sweet and savory… and crunchy too.
Maple Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
“Maple Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crispy bacon. This is the perfect Thanksgiving side. It literally combines every flavor you love for the holidays. And… it’s very, very easy to make.”
Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Thyme
Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Thyme — an easy side dish we love. Tender, naturally sweet, and roasted to perfection. And if you’d like to sweeten it up a bit more, drizzle with honey butter.
Warm Mushroom and Charred Onion Salad
www.foodandwine.com
“Chef Abraham Conlon cooks a variety of meaty wild mushrooms with Madeira, garlic and lemon juice, then combines them with charred onions for a luscious and tangy dish.”
Roasted Fall Vegetables with Maple, Thyme and Apple
Roasted Fall Vegetables with Maple, Thyme, and Apple, an easy and simple dish to prepare, perfectly suited for Thanksgiving.”
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
www.myrecipes.com
It’s easy to make this Apple Cider Vinaigrette in advance.
Make-Ahead: Store Apple Cider Vinaigrette in an airtight container or jar. When it’s ready to serve, shake it vigorously to blend the ingredients, and check to see if it needs a little extra salt or pepper.
Once you’ve got that vinaigrette ready to go, it is simply a matter of preparing your vegetables.
Honey Roasted Carrots
www.carlsbadcravings.com
“Tender, sweet and savory Secret Ingredient Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots are the most delicious carrots and easiest side dish EVER with only 10 minutes prep! The ideal holiday side that you will devour like candy!”
Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
www.foodnetwork.com
“If you’ve always wanted to serve a green bean casserole at your Thanksgiving feast, but weren’t sure where to begin, this top-rated recipe from Alton Brown is the one for you. To take his casserole to the next level, Alton uses hearty mushrooms, thinly sliced onions and buttery panko breadcrumbs.”
Easy Stuffed Onions
cookthestory.com
“You only need a few ingredients to make these seriously impressive stuffed onions. Perfect for a holiday table, but easy enough to make anytime. Plus, this side dish can be baked or cooked in the air fryer!”
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries, Apples and Pecans
www.carlsbadcravings.com
“Easy one pot Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf simmered in herb seasoned chicken broth and apple juice and riddled with sweet dried cranberries, apples and roasted pecans for an unbelievable savory sweet side dish perfect for the holidays and easy enough for everyday!”
Kale Salad
This delicious but simple salad is filled with autumn favorites like kale, thinly sliced apples, cranberries, and pepitas.
Maple Spiced Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
“Maple Spiced Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes should be a staple of any fall gathering. And a must for Thanksgiving.”
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy, iconic side dish perfect for the holidays with a smooth, velvety texture and sweet distinctive flavor. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel and a hint of citrus, it’s a classic favorite.
Balsamic Green Beans
www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com
A 15 minute, elegant side dish perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
Vegan Stuffing
www.loveandlemons.com
“This vegan stuffing recipe is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish! Onions, celery, and sautéed mushrooms fill it with delicious savory flavor.”
Easy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
For many of us, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be without a delicious and creamy mac and cheese!
Easy Green Bean Casserole: A Classic Favorite
This iconic Green Bean Casserole is a classic favorite holiday side dish. Requiring only minutes of prep, it can be made with canned, frozen, or fresh green beans. And with a couple of unique ingredients, this twist on a classic favorite is just as delicious as ever.
Three Sisters Stew
Three Sisters Stew is an easy-to-make, wholesome vegetable dish gently stewed in a fragrant broth. With indigenous roots, this delicious dish is perfect to serve during harvest, for Thanksgiving, or on any chilly winter day. And, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ginger Glazed Carrots
These Ginger Glazed Carrots are a flavor-packed roasted carrot recipe glazed with pungent aromatics, citrus, and herbs. Sweet and savory, they are a delicious side dish for Sunday dinner, Easter, or anytime you’re craving the sweet flavor of roasted carrots.
Classic Au Gratin Potatoes
whatsgabycooking.com
“This classic potato dish is simple to make and always a hit with family and friends. Plus, it’s perfect for any occasion – from weeknight dinners to special occasions. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your au gratin potatoes today!”
Wild Rice Pilaf with Maple Glazed Carrots and Pecans
This Wild Rice Pilaf with Maple Glazed Carrots is a delicious and versatile side dish or vegetarian main dish for any occasion, but it is especially delightful during the holidays! Simple to make in 3 easy steps, it’s a wonderful and healthy recipe you’ll love to serve your guests!
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
If there is one iconic Thanksgiving dish, other than the turkey, stuffing has to be it. This Wild Mushroom Stuffing recipe is an impressive, delicious side dish, packed with savory, earthy flavors, and easy to make from scratch.
Simple Turkey Gravy Recipe
Thanksgiving dinner comes with an easy-to-make but delicious turkey gravy!
A Classic Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce Recipe
“From the heart of pilgrim country, a recipe for a Classic Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce.”
10 Minute Cranberry Sauce from Scratch
10 Minute Cranberry Sauce from scratch is a mainstay on the holiday table you never want to miss. Tangy and sweet with whole fresh cranberries, a little sugar, and the zest of an orange. It’s the holidays in every bite.
How Much Turkey Do I Need?
Along with delicious Thanksgiving side dishes, you may also have questions about the turkey! Namely, how much turkey do I need for my guests?
Delish created an easy graphic on how much turkey you need to feed your crowd.
Some of my favorite roast turkey recipes are
- Easy Roast Turkey Recipe with Apple Cider and Thyme
- Best Turkey Basting Recipe
- Herb Roasted Turkey
- Easy Turkey Dry Brine Recipe
Thanksgiving Recipes
- 15 Easy Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Easy Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pumpkin Pie
- 12 Best Mashed Potatoes Recipes
- Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
- Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
- Beautiful Thanksgiving Salad Recipes
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Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
You will always find this Thanksgiving stuffing on our table every November. It’s herby, delicious, crispy on the top, soft and wonderful in the middle. It’s simple and perfect for the feast.
I asked our readers about their favorite Thanksgiving side in a recent email poll. I was so pleased to find us so deliciously aligned. More than 52% said stuffing or dressing was their favorite side, followed by 42% who said potatoes or sweet potatoes.
When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, I’m hiding the stuffing in the back of the refrigerator for just one more taste of its deliciousness.
So, it’s no surprise we have several stuffing recipes on the site. The Cornbread Dressing and the Wild Mushroom Stuffing are always popular (and likely on our Thanksgiving table), but this stuffing recipe is always there.
It’s essentially my mom’s recipe. The stuffing she made for years, the stuffing we associate with Thanksgiving, and the one we all reach for first.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Thanksgiving Stuffing Ingredients
Here’s what you need:
- Bread cubes: Toasted and dry bread cubes are best. This helps absorb all of the beautiful flavors added to the stuffing. Mix the bread if you’d like (Italian and sourdough are delicious) for even more flavor!
- Vegetables: Onion (I love sweet onion), celery, and garlic cloves
- Herbs: This is an important flavor element in this herb stuffing. Fresh herbs like sage, parsley, and rosemary are my favorite herbs, but use your favorite combination or even just one, like parsley.
- Butter: Brings amazing flavor to the stuffing
- Large eggs bind the stuffing together
- Broth makes the stuffing moist. You can use chicken or vegetable broth.
How to Make Thanksgiving Stuffing
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and brush a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter, cooking spray, or olive oil.
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Heat the butter in a large skillet until melted and then stir in the onion, celery and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Saute until the onions and celery soften, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the herbs and cook for one minute more. Then add 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.Pour the sauteed onions and celery over the bread crumbs and toss until the bread is coated.
Whisk together the remaining stock and 2 eggs in a small bowl or measuring cup. Then pour the liquid over the bread cubes and stir until thoroughly combined. I begin by adding 2 1/2 cups of liquid, but because we love softer stuffing, I almost always add an additional 1/2 cup of broth until all the bread feels moistened.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F. If the stuffing browns too quickly, tent it with foil while baking.
How to Make Bread Cubes
Stale or toasty bread best absorbs delicious herby buttery moisture. To make your own bread cubes, cut 1 ½ pounds of bread into cubes and lay them in a baking dish, tent with foil, and let sit overnight. For toasting, bake them in a baking dish at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until toasted. You can also buy toasted bread cubes at the store.
Can you make stuffing ahead?
Yes! Make the stuffing, let it cool, and then refrigerate overnight. When ready to reheat, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the stuffing with foil, and bake for about 20 minutes. You can remove the foil and let bake for another 5 minutes if you want a crispier top. If the stuffing seems dry before reheating, add a splash of broth.
More Thanksgiving Recipes We Love
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Best Thanksgiving Stuffing Reipe
Ingredients
- 18 to 24 ounces bread cubes or about 12 to 14 cups
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups diced sweet onion roughly 1 1/2 large onions
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley plus more for sprinkling
- 2 ½ – 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ and brush a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter, cooking spray, or olive oil.
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Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
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Heat the butter in a large skillet until melted and then stir in the onion, celery and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Saute until the onions and celery soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the herbs and cook for one minute more. Then add 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
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Pour the sauteed onions and celery over the bread crumbs and toss until the bread is coated.
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In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the remaining stock and 2 eggs.
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Pour the liquid into the bread cubes and stir until thoroughly combined. I begin with adding 2 1/2 cups of liquid, but because we love softer stuffing, I almost always add an additional 1/2 cup of broth, just until all of the bread feels moistened.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F. If the stuffing browns too quickly, tent it with foil while baking.
Notes
- Bread cubes: Stale or toasty bread best absorbs delicious herby buttery moisture. To make your own bread cubes, cut 1 ½ pounds of bread into cubes and lay them in a baking dish, tent with foil, and let sit overnight. To toast, bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes, or until toasted. You can also buy toasted bread cubes at the store.
- Making stuffing ahead: If needed, you can make the stuffing ahead, let it cool, and then refrigerate overnight. When ready to reheat, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, cover the stuffing with foil, and bake for about 20 minutes. You can remove the foil and let bake for another 5 minutes if you want a crispier top. If the stuffing seems dry before reheating, add a splash of broth.
Serving Sizes:
- For 4-6 servings: Half this recipe and bake it in an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 square pan for 35 to 40 minutes (checking baking temperature about 30 minutes in).
- More than 12 servings: If serving more than 12, double the recipe. Bake in a large roasting pan (like 10 x 15) or two 9 x 13 inch baking pans. Bake for 45 to 50, allowing for a few more minutes if needed to reach temperature.
Nutrition
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Free Printable Thanksgiving Game Night Games
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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole With Crunchy Pecan Topping
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Butternut Squash Orzo
I love a good creamy pasta, and this creamy butternut squash orzo checks all the boxes! This dish kind of reminds me of a butternut squash risotto, except of course we’re using pasta instead of rice. Finished with brown butter that gets an extra fall flavor boost from fresh sage, this orzo with butternut squash and kale is full of savory flavors perfect for cozy autumn nights.
Butternut squash and pasta are a match made in heaven, and I’ve got the recipes to prove it! After you make the butternut squash orzo, you should try Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta, and Butternut Squash Ravioli.
Why This Recipe Works
- Delicious leftovers. This dish makes a lot, so it can serve a family for dinner with plenty left over for lunch the next day, or it works great as meal prep for the week. As with many pasta dishes, it only gets more delicious with time!
- Healthy comfort food. Loaded with nutrients from both butternut squash and kale, this butternut squash and orzo pasta is a veggie-loaded dinner that contains very little dairy and mostly gets its creaminess from vegetable broth. A little bit of parmesan helps, too, but it doesn’t need a lot.
- Ultimate fall dinner. The combination of sweet butternut squash, creamy orzo pasta, and kale, sage, and brown butter gives this easy recipe all of the fall flavors you love in one bowl. It’s a perfect cold weather meal!
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Turtle Pie
If you love caramel pecan turtles, you’re going to LOVE this turtle pie! A toasty graham cracker and pecan crust is filled with a creamy caramel cream cheese mixture and topped with more gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and silky chocolate. It’s classic flavors you love in a new delicious form.
For more caramel goodness, you should definitely try my Caramelitas or copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. If the pecans are your favorite part of this recipe, Arkansas Possum Pie also has a pecan crust. You’ll also love my Candied Pecans and Pecan Sticky Buns.
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy turtle pie recipe. This recipe for turtle pie comes together in a snap. Once you’ve mixed and baked your pecan-graham cracker crust (alternatively, make this a no bake turtle pie recipe and just stick the crust in the fridge), mix the filling and pour it in. Drizzle some melted chocolate on top, add some toasted pecans, and chill. Easy!
- Perfect make-ahead dessert. This turtle cream pie needs to be chilled for several hours. You can even chill it overnight, ideal for prepping in advance.
- A delicious holiday treat. Pecan turtles are one of those candies that seem to get really popular around the winter holidays. This pecan turtle pie mimics the beloved candy in a form that is super shareable and loved by everyone who tries it!
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Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Creamy mashed potatoes are one of the best foods around. Conversely, dry mashed potatoes are one of the WORST foods. This easy recipe for mashed potatoes with sour cream is the farthest thing from dry, with additional butter and milk to keep it moist. It’s a top-tier mashed potato recipe that is straightforward, but super tasty.
Sour cream mashed potatoes are the perfect side for so many foods! I particularly love to have mashed potatoes with Mississippi Pot Roast. Recipes like Dijon Chicken, Swedish Meatballs, and Hawaiian Haystacks that come with their own gravy are also delicious pairings.
Why This Recipe Works
- Best mashed potatoes with sour cream. This recipe is specifically for sour cream lovers, because if you’re going to have sour cream mashed potatoes, you better be able to taste the sour cream, am I right? Sour cream and its slight tang is the star flavor here, while butter and milk add richness and moisture and ensure a luxurious texture.
- Easy side dish. While making mashed potatoes does require a little elbow grease—dicing the potatoes, then mashing them with all the ingredients—it’s a straightforward process featuring simple ingredients. Plus, while the potatoes cook on the stove, you have plenty of time to work on the other aspects of your meal. Win-win!
- Perfect for any occasion. This sour cream mashed potatoes recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight and delicious enough to make for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving dinner.
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Best Thanksgiving Pies
Thanksgiving recipes include some of the best food we eat the entire year, including all the delicious Thanksgiving pies for dessert! I’ve gathered our best traditional pie recipes, a few delicious pies with a new twist, plus fool-proof pie crust recipes, to give you all your pie needs in one place.
You can also find some tips and tricks for making pies ahead of time, freezing pies, and storing pies at the bottom of this post! Those tips will be helpful to reduce stress in the kitchen this holiday season.
Plus, make a no-fuss Thanksgiving menu by following my Best Thanksgiving Recipes post for all your Thanksgiving favorites!
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Lemon Sour Cream Pie
If you love lemon desserts, you’re going to love this pie! This recipe for sour cream lemon pie comes from my mother-in-law, who makes it almost every year for Thanksgiving. It’s that good! I’ve put my own twist on my mother-in-law’s lemon sour cream pie by serving it in a Shortbread Pie Crust, but it would also be delicious in a traditional pie crust like my Food Processor Pie Crust or Graham Cracker Crust.
One of the things I love about this sour cream lemon pie is that the filling doesn’t need to be baked! While the shortbread crust does require turning on your oven, it’s super simple to pull together. For more no-bake pie recipes, check out my Cookies and Cream Pie, S’mores Pie, Peach Cream Pie, Arkansas Possum Pie, and Banana Cream Pudding Pie.
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy lemon sour cream pie. From start to finish, this pie could not be simpler, especially if you use my press-in shortbread pie crust. The lemon custard is cooked in just a few minutes on the stovetop, then mixed with sour cream and poured into the prepared pie crust. Then you can stick it in the fridge and forget about it until it’s time to serve. Easy!
- Perfect flavor balance. In this lemon pie with sour cream, neither the lemon nor the sour cream is super overpowering. The homemade lemon filling mixed with sour cream provides just the right amount of tart lemon flavor in this creamy lemon pie.
- Great for gatherings. As I mentioned, this pie often makes an appearance at my in-laws’ Thanksgiving table. But this pie is also perfect for other holiday celebrations, as well as parties like baby showers or bridal showers. Whatever the occasion, it’s sure to be a hit!
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Is Pet Tech the New Vet? 81% of Pet Parents Think It Could Be!
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably like me: a pet parent, auntie, uncle, or sibling, or you’re aspiring to be one of those at the very least. Pets are becoming more a part of the family each year, with a report of 4.8 million cats and dogs adopted in 2023 in the USA alone.1
And as pets evolve our families, so too does the way we care for them.
A recent survey conducted by HostingAdvice.com highlights the growing integration of cutting-edge technology into pet care routines. Pet parents are increasingly using smart devices to track everything from daily activity to vital signs.
Key Findings From the Survey
- 81% of owners now turn to tech for regular health checks and activity tracking instead of relying solely on routine vet visits
- 96% of pet owners now consider technology an essential part of their pet care practices
- 87% of pet owners believe that technology enhances their ability to care for their pets
- 80% of pet lovers say they’d spend $100 or more on pet tech
- 88% would use a pet tracking device to monitor their pet’s location and keep up to date on their adventures
- 89% of owners would love to use a pet camera to check on their fur babies when they’re away from home
- 79% of pet parents would rely on technology to track their pet’s health and activities
Methodology
In November 2024, HostingAdvice.com surveyed 500 individuals about their knowledge and use of pet technology. Respondents ranged from 18 to 65+ years old, with an average age of 26-45. Among the respondents, 55% were female and 44% were male, all based in the United States.
You can read the full survey results here.
Why Is Pet Tech Taking Over?
The surge in pet ownership following the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with millennials and Gen Z’s strong engagement with pet health and wellness, has created a need for emerging technologies. With a growing gap in available veterinary care, pet owners are finding innovative ways to meet their pets’ needs.
Due to a shortage of veterinarians, the return to in-office work, and the disposable income of pet parents, pet technology tools are becoming an invaluable addition to pet parents’ care routines. However, it is important to note that tech gadgets do not replace the position of a veterinary professional.
“Pet parents demand the same digital convenience in animal care that they expect in human healthcare,” said Joe Warnimont, HostingAdvice security and technical expert. “Smart devices deliver real-time health insights at a fraction of traditional care costs, putting vital data directly in pet parents’ hands.”
Millennials and Gen Zers often choose to welcome pets into their homes before having children, and many live as double-income-no-kids (DINKs), so they have more disposable income to spend on their fur babies, who have become integral parts of their families. And due to these generations managing their health and wellness through technologies like apps and wearables, it’s no surprise that traditional pet care is becoming more outdated, like traditional human healthcare.
“Modern pet parents view their animals as family members and expect family-quality care,” Warnimont added. “They demand instant access and are ready to invest in technology that treats pet health with the same urgency as human health.”
Veterinary Telehealth Technologies
From the pet tech evolution comes Vet TeleHealth. The survey didn’t touch on this, but one could infer that because so many pet parents are looking to replace in-person vet visits with pet technology, the veterinary telehealth industry is just getting started.
There are new companies like PangoVet, that provide you with the ability to speak to a real qualified veterinarian via video call from the comfort of your home. They also do not replace the need for physical clinics, rather, complement them by providing veterinary advice, triage support, personalized wellness plans, and preventative care.
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Balancing Pet Tech With Traditional Care
Regardless of survey results or whether you implement technology in the care routine of your pet, we recommend that you adhere to scheduled checkups by licensed veterinarians who will be able to diagnose and treat your pet(s).
When it comes to a pet’s safety and well-being, technology can’t replace the position of a trained professional.
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