What is Prescription Cat Food Market?
Prescription cat food is a special therapeutic dietary product that is prescribed by veterinarians. Prescription cat foods are made from high-quality ingredients, which are nutritious and easy to digest. These cat foods are prescribed when a cat is suffering from food allergy, digestive problem or to combat a specific disease. Prescription cat food also made for specifically targeted diseases like thyroid disorder, urinary tract infection, skin allergy etc.
The market study is being classified by Type (Dry Food, Wet/Canned Food and Treats), by Application (Weight Management, Digestive Care, Skin and Food Allergies, Kidney Care and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Blue Buffalo Company (United States), Hill's Pet Nutrition (United States), Mars Petcare (United States), Nestle Purina (United States), The J.M. Smucker Company (United States), Beaphar (Netherlands), WellPet LLC (United States), Diamond Pet Foods (United States), PetGuard (United States) and Harringtons (United Kingdom) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Mogiana Alimentos (Brazil), Affinity Petcare (Spain), Nisshin Pet Food (Japan) and Total Alimentos (Brazil).
Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Vendors will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Prescription Cat Food market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Prescription Cat Food market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Prescription Cat Food has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Increased Awareness about Pets Health among the Pet Owners
- Rise in Pet Adoption Worldwide
- Increased E-Commerce Sales
Market Trend
- Trend of Organic Food for Cats
Restraints
Opportunities
- Rising Pet Food Industry
- Increasing Cat Ownership in Developing Countries
Market Leaders and some development strategies
On 24th April 2018, General Mills, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. a leader in the Wholesome Natural pet food category.
On 14th May 2019, Diamond Pet Foods has launched diamond care urinary support formula for adult cats, therapeutic nutrition formula for cats that suffer from feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This new formula was developed by veterinarians and nutritionists to meet the increasing number of FLUTD cases among house cats.
Key Target Audience
Prescription Cat Food Manufacturers, Raw Material Suppliers/ Buyers, Research Institutes, Distributors, Government Body & Associations and End-user