The pet care industry has shown resilient growth in the past 48 hours, supported by new data released for October 2025. The global dog and cat food market rose sharply, now valued at 67.46 billion dollars in 2025, driving a 7.1 percent compound annual growth rate thanks to increased pet ownership and a growing preference for premium products. Disposable income gains are steering consumers toward higher-quality, specialized foods. The premium segment, especially, demonstrates robust performance, even as overall pet food growth has slightly slowed. Leading brands like Nestlé Purina and Colgate-Palmolive report higher pet segment revenues; Nestlé’s Purina and Hill’s Pet Nutrition have outperformed the rest of their portfolios, buoyed by a mix of increased sales volume and premiumization.

Market expansion is highlighted in Europe, with Pet Service Holding NV announcing 14 percent organic growth in its half-year update this week, continuing a strong trend for European pet services. General Mills also posted an increase, with its pet portfolio reaching 2.5 billion dollars, up from 2.4 billion last year.

On the regulatory side, notable changes center on veterinary clinic operations. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is considering stricter transparency rules for treatment pricing and quality, prompting concern among industry players. Smaller veterinary practices warn that proposed mandatory written summaries and prescriptions could inflate costs and disrupt service. There is a push for balancing transparency with practicality to avoid excessive compliance burdens and to keep quality of care high.

Supply chain concerns are present but not acute. While manufacturers are monitoring potential impacts from US tariff adjustments and European import pressures, most report stable operations. There has not been a marked escalation in price or supply issues in the immediate term.

New product launches gravitate toward health, wellness, and specialty nutrition, aligned with the continued pet humanization trend. Firms like Zenapet are targeting the booming supplement market, growing at up to 8.7 percent CAGR in North America.

Compared to earlier quarters, growth is steady but more conservative, with increased competition in premium pet foods and strategic investments in transparency and technology. Leaders are responding by focusing on innovation, efficiency, and consumer trust to retain market share amid evolving regulations and shifting consumer priorities.

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