PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1511966
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1511966
The global animal sedative market size is expected to reach USD 527.3 million by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.71% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The primary drivers of market growth include the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in animals, rising pet ownership, increasing number of surgical procedures, and increasing animal health expenditure. Furthermore, the rise in pet humanization has led to an expansion of veterinary services, including behavioral therapy and specialized treatments. Vets are more frequently prescribing sedatives for pets undergoing surgeries, dental procedures, and other medical interventions, contributing to market growth. In addition, pet insurance acceptability is increasing as a result of a number of causes, including pet humanization, expanding pet population, increased initiatives by major corporations, and rising veterinary care costs. The AVMA reports that pet owners are increasingly using pet insurance to help them pay for their pets' medical expenses.
There is a growing awareness about the importance of controlling the pet population to reduce the number of stray animals. This has led to an increase in the number of spaying procedures. Spaying, being a surgical procedure, requires anesthesia or sedatives to ensure the animal remains pain-free and immobile during the operation. As more pet owners bring their pets to veterinarians for spaying, the overall number of veterinary visits increases, driving the demand for veterinary pharmaceuticals, including sedatives. The use of sedatives in spaying dogs is an essential part of the veterinary procedure, ensuring the safety and comfort of the animal. For instance, according to an article published by Pangolia Pte. Ltd., in April 2024, in the United States, 85% of dogs have been neutered or spayed.
Moreover, global pet population growth is fueling the market growth. Over the past few years, the number of pets has increased drastically as more and more households have decided to adopt a pet to improve their quality of life. According to estimates from the Global Animal Health Association, the number of dogs in the United States alone is over 85 million. This association estimates that almost half a billion dogs and cats are owned by families in the United States, Europe, and China. In contrast, the country's dog and cat populations expanded dramatically between 2020 and 2022, as per the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI). According to CAHI forecasts for 2022, the annual medicalization rate for dogs remained stable at 86%, while the medicalization rate for cats climbed by over 3%. This indicated that more pet cats visited veterinarians between 2020 and 2022. Therefore, the necessity for treating a variety of illnesses, such as arthritis in dogs and cats, rises along with the proportion of people who own pets.