Elanco Animal Health says expanding parasite and allergy seasons, combined with demand for newer products, are supporting growth across its U.S. and international pet health businesses. The company reaffirmed expectations for high-single-digit to low-double-digit U.S. Pet Health growth in the second half of 2026.
Cat ownership reached 53 million U.S. households in 2025, according to new American Pet Products Association data. APPA’s latest research also points to growth in multi-cat households, Gen Z ownership and male cat ownership, alongside increased spending on food.
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute has released a new Pet-Inclusive Housing Report outlining approaches and resources intended to help animal health, housing and animal welfare stakeholders expand access to pet-inclusive rental housing.
A joint 2026 survey from AAHA and Pawlicy Advisor found 85% of responding veterinary professionals see clients decline recommended care at costs of $1,000 or less. The findings also point to frequent treatment-plan changes tied to affordability and a gap between veterinary professionals’ views of pet insurance and how often practices proactively discuss it.
CATalyst Council has released a new practice resource aimed at keeping cats connected to veterinary care beyond their initial kitten visits, citing data showing 62% of cats enter homes through informal channels and informally acquired cats are less likely to visit a veterinarian.
Embrace Pet Insurance’s Q2 claims data show how widely veterinary costs can vary for the same diagnosis, with lameness claims ranging as high as $13,000 and vomiting claims reaching $11,310. The company’s average submitted claim rose 6.9% year over year to $432.
Global veterinary antibiotic sales are forecast to reach $6.36 billion by 2031, with livestock disease, companion animal spending and aquaculture supporting demand even as antimicrobial resistance policies reshape prescribing and product development.
The global veterinary CRO and CDMO market is projected to grow from $7.38 billion in 2025 to $19.61 billion by 2035, according to a new SNS Insider report. Increasing R&D and manufacturing outsourcing, alongside growth in biologics, vaccines and companion animal therapeutics, is expected to support expansion.
Chewy has been named the most trusted company in America in the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings, earning the No. 1 overall position among the nation’s most visible companies. The online pet retailer also ranked first for Trust and second for Products & Services, reflecting continued recognition of its expanding ecosystem of pet health, pharmacy, veterinary and wellness offerings.
The global veterinary services market is projected to more than double from $119.2 billion in 2025 to $247.3 billion by 2035, according to SNS Insider. The report points to companion animal healthcare spending, diagnostics, pet insurance, ambulatory care and AI-enabled technology as major drivers of growth.
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