Veterinary Services in the U.S.: Competing for the Pet Care Customer, 2nd Edition

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Veterinary Services in the U.S.: Competing for the Pet Care Customer, 2nd Edition

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Focusing on dog and cat owners, Veterinary Services in the U.S.: Competing for the Pet Care Customer, 2nd Edition from pet market research leader Packaged Facts provides a comprehensive and in-depth look at the competitive dynamics surrounding the veterinary care customer:

veterinary sector sales and growth trends in the context of the overall pet services and products industry, including projections through 2023
veterinary care customer usage patterns, priorities, and opinions, including use of alternative vet service formats and therapies
veterinary care usage rates and demographics
challenges and opportunities in intersecting markets: pet medications, pet supplements, pet food, and pet insurance
comprehensive perspective with historical trending on pet ownership rates and demographics, multiple-pet ownership, new pet adoption, and projected pet population through 2023.

Executive Summary
- Scope & Methodology
  - Scope of Report
  - Report Methodology
- The Veterinary Sector in Pet Industry Context
  - A Bird's Eye View of Pet Industry Competition
  - Not Just Omnichannel but Omnimarket
  - A $90 Billion Industry
  - Consumer Spending Levels on Dogs vs. Cats
  - Pet Expenditure Growth Is Outpacing Total Consumer Expenditure Growth
  - Hispanic Spending on Pets Jumped Dramatically
- Competitive and Consumer Dynamics in the Veterinary Sector
  - Usage Rates for Veterinary Services
  - The Proliferation of Vet Care Providers
  - Veterinary Services in Superstores
  - Reasons for Vet Visits
  - Customer Priorities Vary by Generational Cohort
  - Vet Care Service Providers Going Digital
  - Pet Product E-Commerce in Perspective
  - The Veterinary Care Customer
  - Dog Care vs. Cat Care Customer Demographics
- The Veterinary Sector and Intersecting Markets
  - Pet Medication Market Trends
  - Veterinary Customer Expenditures on Pet Meds
  - Pet Medications Sales Shift to Online Platforms
  - Pet Supplements Market Trends
  - Veterinarian Clout
  - Vet Customers and Pet Supplements
  - Pet Food Market Trends
  - Pet Food Market Facing Major Headwinds
  - Innovation Drives Pet Food Marketers in Fresh Directions
  - Veterinary Diet Marketers Adapt to E-Commerce Age
  - Vet Customers and Pet Food
  - Pet Insurance Market Trends
- Pet Population and Ownership Trends
  - 55% of Households Keep Pets
  - Total Number of Pet Dogs and Pet Cats
  - Dog- vs. Cat-Owner Demographics
  - Multiple-Pet Ownership: Patterns for Dog vs. Cat, Dog and Cat
  - Multiple-Pet Owner Demographics
  - Dog Adoption/Acquisition Rates
  - Veterinarians as Most Important Source of Information on Dog Care
  - Cat Adoption/Acquisition Rates
  - Vets vs. Personal Experience as Top Sources of Information on Cat Care
  - Boomers Hang On to Canine Companionship
  - Number of Pet Households and Number of Pets Through 2023
The Veterinary Sector in Pet Industry Context
- Chapter Highlights
- A Bird's Eye View of Pet Industry Competition
  - The Human/Animal Bond as Catalyst
- Market Size and Growth
  - A $90 Billion Industry
    - Table U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales by Category, 2014-2018 (in billions of dollars)
    - Table U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales Annual Change by Category, 2014-2018 (percent change over previous year)
    - Table Projected U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Products and Services, 2018-2023 (in billions of dollars)
    - Table Projected U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Products and Services by Category, 2018-2023 (in billions of dollars)
    - Table Projected U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales Annual Change by Category, 2018-2023 (percent change over previous year)
    - Table U.S. Pet Market Compound Annual Growth Rates by Category: 2013-2018 vs. 2018-2023 (percent)
- Pet Owner Spending: Veterinary Services vs. Other Pet Categories
  - Consumer Spending Levels on Dogs vs. Cats
    - Table Dollar Sales Per Dog-Owning Household by Category, 2014-2018 (millions of dollars and dollars)
    - Table Dollar Sales Per Cat-Owning Household by Category, 2014-2018 (millions of dollars and dollars)
    - Table Dollar Sales Per Individual Dog and Cat by Category, 2018 (millions of dollars and dollars)
- Key Patterns and Demographics for Pet Expenditures
  - Pet Expenditure Growth Is Outpacing Total Consumer Expenditure Growth
    - Table Total Consumer Expenditures and Expenditures on Pets, 2013-2018 (in billion $)
  - Hispanic Spending on Pets Jumped Dramatically
  - Married Couples Without Children Spend the Most on Pets
    - Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Household Composition, 2018 (in millions of dollars)
  - Boomer and Senior Households Account for 47% of Aggregate Expenditures on Pets
    - Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Generation of Household Head, 2018 (in millions of dollars)
  - Top 20% of Households Account for 40% of Spending on Pets
    - Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Decile of Household Income, 2018 (in million $)
  - Dog Owners Are Responsible for Two out of Three Dollars Spent on Pets
    - Table Classification Share of U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales by Animal Type: Dog, Cat, Other, 2018
Competitive and Consumer Dynamics in the Veterinary Sector
- Chapter Highlights
- Competitive Trends
  - Usage Rates for Veterinary Services
  - The Proliferation of Vet Care Providers
    - Table Types of Veterinary Clinics/Services Used by Dog Owners in Last 12 Months: By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Types of Veterinary Clinics/Services Used by Cat Owners in Last 12 Months: By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
  - Veterinary Services in Superstores
  - PetIQ Expanding Petcare Clinic Locations at Walmart, Meijer
    - Table Consumer Attitudes on Veterinary Services in Retail Stores, 2019 (percent of pet owners)
    - Table Attitudes of Pet Owners Toward the Availability of Veterinary Services in Retail Outlets: By Age Bracket and Hispanic Origin, 2019 (percent)
  - Reasons for Vet Visits
  - Consumer Expenditure Levels on Products and Services Through Vet Clinics
    - Table Expenditures on Pet Products in Veterinary Clinics by Dog and Cat Owners in Past 12 Months, 2018 (percent of dog and cat owners who have used veterinary services in the last 12 months)
    - Table Expenditures on Veterinary Services by Dog and Cat Owners in Past 12 Months, 2018 (percent of dog and cat owners who have used veterinary services in the last 12 months)
  - Veterinary Clinics: What Customers Want
  - Customer Priorities Vary by Generational Cohort
    - Table Pet Owner Attitudes on Their Veterinarians' Soft Skills: By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Attributes of Veterinary Care That Dog Owners Consider "Especially Important": By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Attributes of Veterinary Care That Cat Owners Consider "Especially Important": By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
  - Customer Assessments of Veterinary Costs
    - Table Attitudes of Pet Owners Toward the Costs of Veterinary Services: By Age Bracket, 2019 (percent of pet owners)
  - Millennials Receptive to Alternative Veterinary Approaches
    - Table Attitudes of Dog or Cat Owners Toward Alternative Veterinary Approaches by Age Bracket, 2019 (percent)
  - Vet Care Service Providers Going Digital
  - Vet-Connected Pet Wearables
    - Table U.S. Retail Pet Product Sales: Modeling of Shifts in Channel Shares, 2015, 2019, &2023 (percent of overall sales)
  - Vets as Top Sources of Pet Care Information—But …
    - Table Top Dog Owner Sources for Pet Care Information: By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Top Cat Owner Sources for Pet Care Information: By Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
- The Veterinary Care Customer
  - Overall Usage Rates
  - Dog Care vs. Cat Care Customer Demographics
  - Vet Customer Patterns by Gender
  - Vet Customer Patterns by Age Bracket and Generational Cohort
  - Vet Customer Patterns by Educational Attainment, Employment Status, and Household Income
  - Vet Customer Patterns by Marital Status and Household Composition
  - Vet Customer Patterns by Race/Ethnicity and Geographic Region
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Gender: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Age Bracket: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Generational Cohort: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Highest Educational Attainment: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Employment Status: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Household Income Bracket: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Marital Status: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Number of People in Household: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Number of Adults in Household: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Number of Employed Adults in Household: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Children in Household: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Race/Ethnicity: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Geographic Region: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Metropolitan Area Classification: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
    - Table Veterinary Care Usage Patterns by Type of Residence: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (total numbers, percentages, and indexes)
The Veterinary Sector and Intersecting Markets
- Chapter Highlights
- Pet Medication Market Trends
  - Market Challenges and Growth Opportunities
  - Market Size and Growth
    - Table U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Medications, 2014-2018 (billions of dollars)
  - Pet Medication Sales to Surpass $12 Billion by 2022
    - Table Projected U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Medications, 2018-2022 (billions of dollars)
  - Veterinary Customer Expenditures on Pet Meds
  - Vet Visits for Pet Medications
  - Share of Sales by Animal Type
  - Share of Sales by Product Type
    - Table Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Medications by Product Type, 2018 (percent and billions of dollars)
  - Parasiticide Sales by Type
    - Table Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Parasiticides by Product Type: Prescription vs. OTC, 2018 (percent and millions of dollars)
  - Overall Pet Industry Focus on Health and Wellness
  - Fairness to Pet Owners Act
  - California Requires Vets to Provide Pharmacy Counseling
  - Parasiticide Use Impacted by Product Confusion, Perception of Risk
    - Table Share of U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Medications by Distribution Channel, 2018 (percent and billions of dollars)
  - Pet Owners Rely on Veterinarians for Pet Medication Advice
  - Most Buy Prescription Veterinarians Through Veterinarians
    - Table Purchase Rates by Channel for Prescription Pet Medications, 2019 (percent of dog and cat owners who purchased prescription pet medications in last 12 months)
  - Preference for Buying Veterinarians Through Vet—As Long as Prices Are Competitive
  - Vet Websites and Walmart Are Top Online Venues for Pet Veterinarians
    - Table Top Online Shopping Websites: Any Pet Product vs. Vet Rx or OTC Pet Medications, 2019 (percent of dog and cat owners who purchased pet supplies online in last three months)
  - Sales Shift to Online Platforms
  - Cost and Convenience Drive Internet Sales
    - Table Rates for Purchasing Flea/Tick Prevention Medication Through a Veterinarian: Dog vs. Cat Owners by Generational Cohort, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Selected Demographics for Use of Pet Flea/Tick Brands, 2019 (percent of dog or cat owners)
  - Usage Rates for Heartworm Prevention: Dogs vs. Cats
    - Table Demographic Patterns for Using Heartworm Prevention Medications: Dog vs. Cat Owners, 2019 (percent and total number in thousands)
- Pet Supplement Market Trends
  - Market Challenges and Growth Opportunities
  - Market Size and Growth
    - Table U.S. Retail Sales Pet Supplements, 2014-2018 (millions of dollars and percent)
  - Market Projections
    - Table Projected U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Supplements, 2018-2023 (millions of dollars and percent)
  - Share of Sales: Dogs vs. Cats
  - Pet Supplement Purchasing Rates in Context
  - Supplement Product Usage Rates by Health Condition or Concern
    - Table Functional Food, Functional Treat, and Supplements Use: Top Health Conditions or Concerns, 2019 (percent of dog- and cat-owning households)
  - Veterinarian Clout
  - The AVMA and Pet Supplements
  - Key New Product Trends
  - Share of Sales by Distribution Channel
  - Channel Shopping Trends for Pet Supplements
    - Table Top Brick-and-Mortar Channels and Retailers for Pet Supplement Purchasing, 2019 (percent of dog or cat supplement purchasers)
  - Online Shopping for Pet Supplements
    - Table Top Websites Where Pet Supplements Are Purchased, 2019 (percent of dog or cat supplement purchasers)
  - Vet Customers and Pet Supplements
    - Table Top Factors Influencing Pet Supplement Purchases, 2019 (percent of dog or cat pet supplement purchasers)
  - Trust in Veterinary Advice
  - Pet Supplement Customer Demographics
    - Table Customer Demographic Patterns for Pet Supplements, 2019 (percent and total number in thousands)
- Pet Food Market Trends
  - Market Challenges and Opportunities
  - Market Size and Growth
    - Table U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Food and Treats, 2014-2018 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
  - Sales Growth Slower But Steady Through 2023
    - Table U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Food and Treats, 2018-2023 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
  - Dog Food Dominates Pet Food Sales
  - Dental and Functional Treats
  - Pet Food Market Facing Major Headwinds
  - The Quest for Healthier Pet Foods
    - Table Level of Agreement with Statement: "I am willing to pay more for pet food products that are healthier for my pets," 2017-2019 (percent of pet product buyers)
  - Senior and Overweight Pets
    - Table Age Range of Dogs and Cats, 2019 (percent of pet owners)
  - Pet Food Safety
    - Table Pet Food Purchasers and Product Safety, 2019 (percent of pet owners)
  - Petco Bans Artificial Ingredients in Pet Food
  - Grain-Free and DCM
  - Pet Pampering
    - Table Pet Product Purchasers and Pet Pampering, 2019 (percent of pet owners)
  - Innovation Drives Pet Food Marketers in Fresh Directions
  - Veterinary Diet Marketers Adapt to E-Commerce Age
  - Share of Sales by Distribution Channel
  - Pet Food Customer Shopping Patterns: The Top Retailers
    - Table Top Retailers for Pet Food/Treat Purchasing in Last Three Months, 2019 (percent)
    - Table Selected Dog vs. Cat Food Purchasing Patterns: Veterinary Customers vs. Non-Customers, 2019 (percent)
- Pet Insurance Market Trends
  - Market Challenges and Growth Opportunities
  - Augmenting Distribution Channels
  - Market Size and Growth
  - Consumer Awareness Continues to Grow
  - Technology Is Streamlining Claims Processing & Reimbursements
    - Table Selected Demographics for Having Pet Insurance for Dogs, 2019 (percent and total number in thousands)
Pet Population and Ownership Trends
- Chapter Highlights
- Pet Population Overview
  - Note on Data Sources
    - Table Household Ownership of Pets: Dogs or Cats vs. All Other Type of Pets, 2009-2019 (percent and number in millions)
  - Total Number of Pet Dogs and Pet Cats
    - Table Pet Population by Type of Pet: Dogs vs. Cats, 2018 (number in millions and percent of total)
- Pet Owner Demographics
  - Dog- vs. Cat-Owner Demographics
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Gender: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Age Bracket: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Educational Attainment: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Employment Status: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Household Income Bracket: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Marital Status: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Household Composition: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Race/Ethnicity: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Geographic Region: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Metropolitan Area Classification: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
    - Table Pet Ownership Patterns by Type of Residence: Dogs vs. Cats, 2019 (percent and index)
- Multiple-Pet Ownership
  - Patterns for Dog vs. Cat, Dog and Cat
    - Table Multiple- and Cross- Ownership Patterns Among Dog and Cat Owners, 2019 (percent and number in millions)
    - Table Multiple- and Cross- Ownership Patterns Among Dog and Cat Owners, 2009 vs. 2019 (percent)
  - Multiple-Pet Owner Demographics
- Dog Adoption Overview
  - Dog Adoption/Acquisition Rates
    - Table Pet Ownership and New Pet Ownership by Type of Pet, 2019 (in percentages and in thousands)
  - 7.4 Million New Dog Households
  - Where/How Pet Dogs Were Acquired
  - Size of Pet Dogs Acquired
  - Inside/Outside Patterns for Keeping New Dogs
  - Veterinarians as Most Important Source of Information on Dog Care
- Dog Adopter Demographics
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Gender, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Age Bracket, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Highest Educational Attainment, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Employment Status, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Household Income, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Marital Status, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Children in Household, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Race/Ethnicity, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Geographic Region, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
  - Table Dog Adopter Patterns by Type of Residence, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
- Cat Adoption Overview
  - Cat Adoption/Acquisition Rates
  - 4 Million New Cat Households
  - Where/How Pet Cats Were Acquired
  - Vets vs. Personal Experience as Top Sources of Information on Cat Care
- Cat Adopter Demographics
  - Key Patterns
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Gender, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Age Bracket, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Highest Educational Attainment, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Employment Status, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Household Income Bracket, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Marital Status, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Children in Household, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Race/Ethnicity, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Geographic Region, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
    - Table Cat Adopter Patterns by Type of Residence, 2019 (number, percent, and index)
- Pet Owner Demographics 2009 vs. 2019
  - Change and Continuity
  - Boomers Hang On to Canine Companionship
    - Table Dog Ownership Levels by 55+ Age Bracket, 2009 vs. 2019 (in percent and thousands of households)
- Pet Population Projections
  - Number of Pet Households and Number of Pets Through 2023
    - Table Projected Number of Dog- and Cat-Owning Households and of Pet Dogs and Cats, 2019-2023 (millions)