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Although consumer confidence remains historically weak, the category continues to be resilient compared to other everyday expenses.

Veterinarians, specialty stores and informal retail still play a significant role across categories.

Orion Animal Health, Corbion and BiomEdit are among the players with recent technology breakthroughs.

Dogs remain the most common pet, while spending on health, insurance and services continues to rise.

New data highlights major considerations across nutrition, health, sustainability and technology.

The latest funding programs prioritize pet health, nutrition, insurance and technology.

Outward Hound, Musti Group and Pet Media Group are among the companies investing in their next phase of growth.

The company’s push to generate 15% of revenue from new products in 2026 is strengthening its innovation pipeline and margin profile.

The measures are set to take effect between late 2026 and mid-2027, introducing changes for veterinarians, retailers and pet owners.

Food and veterinary care account for the largest share of spending in 2025. GlobalPETS has the details.

Fish numbers decline 13.6% year-on-year, while cats and dogs also record slight drops but remain the most common companion animals.

New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.