This Packaged Facts report, Pet Supplements in theU.S., 8th Edition, examines the U.S. market for nutritional supplementsfor pets—dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and reptiles, collectively. The term“supplement” as used in this report refers to products sold in traditionalsupplement forms including pills, tablets, powders, liquids, and sprays. The primaryfocus is on products for dogs and cats, which account for a large preponderanceof U.S. retail sales, but coverage also extends to other types of companionanimals.
Specifically excluded are:
·pet foods marketed as complete and balanceddiets, including those featuring novel functional ingredients
·functional treats—products with functionalbenefits due to nutritional supplement-based ingredients but marketed primarilyas treats (covered in Packaged Facts’ PetTreats and Chews in the U.S., 3rd Edition)
·supplements for equines
·supplements for fish, most of which are watertreatment products to control algae, fungi, parasites, etc.
Executive Summary
The Market
Introduction
Market Size and Composition
Market Outlook
Pet Supplement Regulation
Market Projection
Marketer and Retail Trends
Competitive Overview
Retail Trends
Marketing and New Product Trends
New Product Activity Centers Around CBD
Calming Aids and Anxiety Support Supplements
Veterinary Formulas Add Scientific Weight
Joint Health Supplements
Immunity-Related Supplements Get COVID Boost
Allergy/Skin & Coat Supplements
Lifestage-Specific Supplements
Cat Supplements Offer More Than Hairball Relief
Supplements for Small Animals
Consumer Trends
Overview of Pet Supplement Purchasing
Demographic Trends
Opportunities
Opportunity 1: Pandemic Intensifies Focus on Health and Wellness
Opportunity 2: Calming Products Benefit from Pandemic-Heightened Anxiety
Opportunity 3: CBD Across the Board
Opportunity 4: Customized and Subscription-Based Supplements
Opportunity 5: Pet Population Boom
Opportunity 6: Natural/Organic Supplements
Opportunity 7: Senior Pets
Opportunity 8: Omnichannel Marketing
Opportunity 9: Getting More Veterinarians on Board
The Market
Chapter Highlights
Introduction
Scope of Report
Report Methodology
Market Size and Composition
Pet Supplement Sales Experience COVID-Related Spike
Table U.S. Retail Sales Pet Supplements, 2015-2020 (million dollars and percent)
Pet Supplement Sales by Channel
Products for Dogs Dominate Pet Supplement Sales
Market Outlook
COVID-19 Places National Spotlight on Health and Wellness
Heightened Focus on Health and Wellness Extends into Pet Market
Human Supplement and Pet Supplement Use Overlap
Coronavirus Crisis Impacts Every Facet of the Pet Market
The Financial Impact of the Coronavirus
Table $70K+ Household Share of Pet Market Expenditures: By Classification, 2012-2019 (percent)
Pandemic Fuels Pet Population Growth
Table Overview of Pet Ownership by Type, 2020P (percent and million U.S. households)
Coronavirus Impact on Shopping Behavior
Table Coronavirus-Related Changes in Pet Owner Shopping Frequency at Physical Retailers, April/May 2020 vs. Six Months Previous (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table Coronavirus-Related Changes in Pet Owner Shopping Frequency at Online Retailers, April/May 2020 vs. Six Months Previous (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet CBD Sales Near $100 Million
Table U.S. Retail Sales of Pet CBD Products, 2016-2020 (million dollars and percent)
Supplements Compete with Functional Foods and Treats
Table Condition-Specific Pet Supplements and Pet Food Use, Past 12 Months, 2020 (percent of pet supplement and pet food purchasers)
Senior and Overweight Pets
Table Age of Dogs and Cats, 2019 vs. 2020 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Veterinarians Harbor Enormous Market Clout
Pet Supplement Regulation
FDA and AAFCO Monitor Pet Supplements
National Animal Supplement Council
The AVMA and Pet Supplements
Regulating CBD
Market Projection
Table Projected Retail Sales of Pet Supplements, 2020-2025 (million dollars and percent)
Marketer and Retail Trends
Chapter Highlights
Competitive Overview
Standing Out in the Growing Crowd
Pet Supplement Channel Lines in the Omnimarket Era
Consumer Purchasing by Brand
Table Pet Supplement Brands Purchased in Past 12 Months, 2020 (percent of pet supplement purchasers)
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investments
Pet Supplements Market Expansion
Four Pet Supplement Marketers Make Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses List
Leap Venture Studio Announces Third Cohort
CBD Marketers Gain Certifications and Accreditations
Retail Trends
Internet Ahead of Brick-and-Mortar Use in Traditional Pet Supplement Purchasing
More Pet Owners Buying Pet Supplements Online
Top Online Marketers and Brands
Pet Supplement Merchandising in Pet Specialty Retailers
Mass-Market, Farm & Feed, and Natural Food Channels
Marketing and New Product Trends
Chapter Highlights
Marketing and New Product Trends
New Product Activity Centers Around CBD
Calming Aids and Anxiety Support Supplements
Veterinary Formulas Add Scientific Weight
Joint Health Supplements
Immunity-Related Supplements Get COVID Boost
Allergy/Skin & Coat Supplements
Lifestage-Specific Supplements
Cat Supplements Offer More Than Hairball Relief
Supplements for Small Animals
Consumer Trends
Chapter Highlights
Overview of Pet Supplement Purchasing
Note on Data Sources
Consumer Purchasing, Buying Habits, and Attitudes
Dog Owners More Likely to Purchase Supplements
Table Pet Supplement Purchasing Patterns: Overall and by Human Supplement Use, 2020 (percent of pet supplement and pet CBD supplement purchasers)
Most Traditional Supplement Purchasers Are Confident in Product Quality
Pet Supplement Expenditures
Table Average Amount Spent on Pet Supplements per Month, 2020 (percent of pet supplement purchasers)
Factors Influencing Pet Supplement Purchases
Sought-After Characteristics of CBD Supplements
Pet Supplement Formats
Condition-Specific Pet Supplements
Table Conditions for Which Pet Supplements Are Purchased, 2020 (percent of pet supplement purchasers)
Where Traditional Pet Supplements Are Purchased
Demographic Trends
Homes with Children and Urban Dwellers Skew High for Pet Supplement Use
Table Demographic Indices for Pet Supplement Purchasing, 2020 (index of pet supplement purchasers)
Younger Pet Owners and CBD Users Skew High for Pet CBD Supplement Purchases
Table Demographic Indices for Pet CBD Supplement Purchasing, 2020 (index of pet CBD supplement purchasers)