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Pet Care Tech
Overview
On-demand pet care tech enhances owner-pet relationships
Pets are increasingly considered as irreplaceable family members, especially among millennials who are willing to spend more on improving their pet’s health and quality of life. Even if a person is restrained from owning a pet due to various reasons (such as financial, time, and other constraints), on-demand pet care tech can fulfill the desire to have the company of a pet only in their leisure time, all while earning an income. As a result, on-demand pet care services have emerged to digitally connect pet owners to a network of pet care service providers such as 1) mobile-based platforms that connect pet owners with dog walkers, pet boarding, pet sitting, etc., and 2) digital veterinary platforms that provide on-demand video consultation services.
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Market Sizing
The US Pet Care Tech market could reach USD 1.0 billion–1.5 billion by 2028
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Market mapping
The on-demand pet care market comprises pet care service companies and veterinary telehealth services that digitally connect pet owners with pet service providers. Wag and Rover are the leading startups in the on-demand pet care services segment, and the companies do not face competition from established traditional players. Wag also remains a dominant player in the on-demand veterinary telehealth services segment along with WhiskerDocs; however, startups in this segment face competition from a few hospitals and pet retailers. The pet insurance segment, led by Lemonade and ManyPets, offers financial coverage for veterinary expenses, ensuring pet owners can afford essential healthcare for their animals. An emerging segment, Pet Tech Devices, contains various tech-enabled devices and services, including specialized solutions like DOGTV, as well as smart beds and interactive toys such as Petcube and iFetch.
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Disruptors
The digital pet care market consists of several disruptors that operate in on-demand pet care services, on-demand veterinary telehealth services, and pet insurance, the largest being Wag, Rover, and Lemonade. Given the success of these three companies (with more than USD 300 million in funds raised, respectively) many startups have emerged in the market, offering various services over the past couple of years. While few companies have remained in the market, many have succeeded by capitalizing on the concept of a gig economy. Apart from a few leading players, funding of other startups has typically been less than USD 50 million, and they have yet to see growth in the on-demand pet care market space. Similarly, the pet tech devices industry is still in its nascent stage with relatively low funding, indicating a growing but underexplored market.
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Incumbents
The on-demand pet care tech space has yet to attract major interest from established companies
The on-demand pet care tech space has yet to see major interest from traditional or established companies. However, in the on-demand veterinary services segment, a few hospitals have entered the market through partnerships with companies providing telemedicine services. Most of these services are, however, provided to existing clients as a premium service. Apart from veterinary hospitals, a pet retailer (PetCo) has also entered the market by acquiring a pet telehealth platform. While major pet insurance providers like JAB have strengthened their positions through acquisitions, other players in the pet insurance sector have adopted a mix of in-house solutions and expanded offerings via partnerships. In contrast, many pet tech device providers like Whiskers are still exploring additional opportunities primarily through in-house solutions.
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