Animal Wound Care Industry

The global animal wound care market size is expected to reach USD 2.10 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.40% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Key factors driving the industry growth include the rising adoption of companion animals, increasing pet population, increasing demand for veterinary surgeries, and rising animal injury cases. The global population of companion animals has also increased. In November 2021, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reported that the companion animal population increased significantly from 2016 to 2020. As per the article, there were an estimated 76.8 million dogs in 2016 in the U.S., which increased to 83.7 million in 2020.

There was a similar increase in the pet cat population, from 58.4 million in 2016 to 60 million in 2020. As per the European FEDIAF, in 2021, there were nearly 113.5 million cats and 92.9 million dogs in Europe. Thus, the constantly rising pet population and respective adoption rates of dogs & cats are driving the industry. In addition, animals like dogs are more likely to sustain minor or major injuries. Accidental trauma to dogs is one of the more frequent types of injury incidents that are documented. Major trauma, such as bone fractures, internal & external injuries, hemorrhage & organ trauma, joint dislocations, brain trauma, and skin wounds including rashes, are frequently caused by car accidents. In the United States, each year, over 10,000 accidents, involving dogs, are reported, some of which result in damage or even the death of animals.

The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that each year, over 1 million animals pass away on roads. On the other hand, dog fights or attacks can cause severe wounds in the skin and soft tissues, as the teeth can puncture deep into the underlying tissues, muscles, and organ walls. Untrained pets are more likely to get cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds frequently. Animals get injured in various scenarios, which can be severe and require immediate veterinary wound care for stitches, infection prevention, etc. Thus, with the increasing pet adoption and animal population globally, the demand for veterinary wound care & surgeries is also rising. This is expected to boost industrial development. Moreover, rising disposable income is expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

For instance, a 2021 report by FEDIAF estimated that Europe’s annual pet product sales were about USD 28.1 billion, which grew by 3.1% from 2020. The animal health industry directly contributes to the global economy via wages, exports, jobs, and taxes. High-level R&D investments in various countries have led to the development of novel wound care medications for veterinary purposes. Macro-level economic factors, such as government agreements to improve supply chains and political issues including conflicts between countries are significantly impacting the industry. The pandemic has financially impacted as well as put other implications on most of the veterinary fields, including the animal wound care sector.

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Animal Wound Care Market Segments Highlights:

  • The companion animal segment held a dominant revenue share in 2024 owing to the high pet adoption & humanization trends and growing pet healthcare expenditure
  • The surgical wound care product segment is expected to dominate the industry over the forecast period due to rising usage of skin staplers due to their benefits including ease of use, shorter surgical times, and simplicity of removal
  • The veterinary hospitals & clinics segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 owing to the benefits, such as faster diagnosis and easy access & availability of various treatments in these settings
  • North America is expected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period due to an increase in efforts by major players to advance their product portfolios by guaranteeing high-quality standards

Animal Wound Care Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global animal wound care market report based on product, animal type, end use, distribution channel, and region:

Animal Wound Care Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Surgical Wound Care Products
    • Sutures & staplers
    • Tissue Adhesive
  • Advanced Wound Care Products
    • Foam Dressings
    • Hydrocolloid dressing
    • Film Dressing
    • Hydrogel Dressing
    • Others
  • Traditional Wound care Products
    • Tapes
    • Bandages
    • Dressing
    • Absorbants
    • Others
  • Therapy Devices

Animal Wound Care Animal Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Companion Animal
    • Dogs
    • Cats
    • Horses
    • Others (Small mammals, birds)
  • Livestock Animal

Animal Wound Care End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics
  • Homecare
  • Research Institutes

Animal Wound Care Distribution Channel (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics

Animal Wound Care Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    • Norway
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Thailand
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Kuwait

Key Animal Wound Care Company Insights

  • Braun Melsungen AG
  • Medtronic
  • 3M
  • Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon)
  • Virbac
  • Advancis Veterinary Ltd.
  • INNOVACYN, Inc.
  • Vernacare (Robinson Healthcare)
  • NEOGEN Corp.
  • KeriCure, Inc.

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