Market Trends of Pet Cancer Therapeutics Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Pet Cancer Therapeutics Market according to our research experts:
Dogs Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over The Forecast Period.
Dogs get cancer at about the same rate as humans, while cats get fewer cancers. Some breeds or families of dogs have a higher incidence of developing cancer at an earlier age, but in most cases, it's a disease found in aging animals. According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death in 47% of dogs, especially dogs over age ten. This indicates a rising need for cancer treatment in dogs, which is likely to boost the demand for cancer therapeutics.
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that can affect many species, including dogs. The high burden of lymphoma in dogs has expedited research initiatives for the development and approval of lymphoma medication. For instance, in July 2021, the U.S. FDA approved Tanovea (rabacfosadine injection) to treat lymphoma in dogs. Such approvals are estimated to boost the segment's growth.
Furthermore, the clinical trials conducted by various market players for the development of canine cancer therapeutics are projected to boost segment growth. For instance, in June 2022, Calviri, Inc., completed the enrollment of 800 dogs in the Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS), making it the largest interventional canine clinical trial in the history of veterinary medicine. Such clinical trials are anticipated to create canine cancer awareness among various healthcare organizations, which is projected to create an opportunity for the segment growth during the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in Pet Cancer Therapeutics Market Over The Forecast Period
The rising number of pet insurance in the region is expected to increase the market growth. For instance, according to the 2022 statistics published by the Insurance Information Institute, it has been observed that in the United States 3.9 million pets were insured at the end of 2021, with an increase of 20% compared to 2020. In addition, California (19.3%), New York (8.4%), and Florida (6.1%) are the three states with the highest percentage of insured pets. Also, it has been observed that in Canada 432,533 pets were insured at the end of 2021, with an increase of 22.7% as compared to 2020. In addition, Ontario (38.9%), British Columbia (20.3%), and Alberta (18.9%) are the three states with the highest percentage of insured pets. The rising number of pet insurance in the region is also expected to increase the market growth.
Additionally, according to the APPA, it was estimated that in 2021 around USD 109.6 billion was spent on pets in the United States, an increase of approximately 6% from the previous year. The rising pet adoption in the region is also leading to an increase in focus on the availability of pet insurance. Hence, pet owners are spending more on pet health care. This is creating opportunities for the development and availability of advanced pet cancer therapeutics for effective treatment of pets, which is anticipated to fuel market growth over the forecast period.
Furthermore, the research and development activities of various market players to develop effective pet cancer therapeutics, product launches, approvals, along with partnerships are anticipated to boost the market growth. For instance, in January 2021, Anivive, a pharmaceutical company received the FDA approval for its Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor), for treatment in canine lymphoma care. Such approvals are anticipated to boost the cancer therapeutics market in the region.
