Animal Wound Care Market By Product (Surgical, Therapy Devices) , By Animal Type (Companion, Live stock) By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Homecare) : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033
The animal wound care market was valued at $1.4 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2033.
Animal wound care is the management and treatment of injuries on animals to promote effective healing, prevent infections, and minimize complications. This field encompasses a range of practices and products designed to address various types of wounds—such as lacerations, abrasions, punctures, and surgical incisions—in both domestic and wild animals. Proper wound care in animals involves cleaning, disinfection, and dressing of the wound, and, in many cases, the application of topical or systemic medications to aid recovery.
Increase in rates of pet ownership worldwide, along with rise in willingness among pet owners to invest in quality healthcare for their animals, are driving the growth of the global advanced wound care products and services. According to the 2024 Pet Ownership Statistics by The Zebra—one-stop shop for insurance comparison—there are approximately 370 million pet cats and 900 million pet dogs worldwide. This has significantly emphasized the need for effective wound care in veterinary practices. In addition, in agricultural sectors, proper wound management in livestock is essential for animal welfare and productivity, which drives the demand for wound care products and technologies. Moreover, increase in awareness and regulation around animal welfare, particularly for livestock and working animals, are pushing for better injury management practices, thus supporting market growth. Furthermore, the trend of treating pets as family members encourages owners to seek advanced, human-grade care for their animals, including sophisticated wound care treatments that prioritize comfort and rapid healing, which notably contributes toward the market growth. However, high cost of advanced wound care products hampers the market growth. In addition, dearth of trained veterinarians and veterinary nurses who can effectively administer advanced wound care acts as the key deterrent factors of the global market. On the contrary, innovations in wound care products such as antimicrobial dressings, hydrogel-based treatments, and skin grafts for animals are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the expansion of the global market during the forecast period. Developments in veterinary diagnostics and treatment techniques, including laser therapies, tissue adhesives, and regenerative medicine, is expanding the range of wound care solutions available for both companion and farm animals, which are anticipated to open new avenues for the market growth.
The global animal wound care market is segmented into product, animal type, end user, and region. By product, the market is classified into surgical and therapy devices. On the basis of animal type, it is divided into companion and livestock. Depending on end user, it is segregated into hospitals & clinics and homecare. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key FindingsBy product, the surgical segment held the highest market share in 2023.On the basis of animal type, the companion segment garnered the largest share in 2023.
Depending on end user, the hospitals & clinics segment was the major shareholder in 2023.
Region wise, North America held a dominant position in the market in 2023.
Competition AnalysisCompetitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the global animal wound care market include Quotient Limited, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Medtronic Plc, Johnson & Johnson, Virbac S.A., 3M Company, Advancis Veterinary Ltd., Innovacyn, Inc, Vernacare Limited, and Neogen Corporation These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships to sustain the intense competition and gain a strong foothold in the global market.
Key Market SegmentsBy ProductSurgical
Therapy Devices
By Animal TypeCompanion
Live stock
By End UserHospitals
Clinics
Homecare
By RegionNorth America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
Australia
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of LAMEA
Key Market PlayersQuotient Limited
B. Braun Melsungen AG
Medtronic plc
Johnson & Johnson
Virbac S.A.
3M Company
Advancis Veterinary Ltd
Innovacyn, Inc
Vernacare Limited
Neogen Corporation