Animal Wound Care Market Size To Reach $3.1 Billion By 2033

Animal Wound Care Market Growth & Trends

The global animal wound care market size is expected to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 8.6% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Key factors driving the industry growth include the rising adoption of companion animals, increasing pet population, increasing demand for veterinary surgeries, and rising animal injury cases. The global population of companion animals has also increased. In November 2021, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reported that the companion animal population increased significantly from 2016 to 2020. As per the article, there were an estimated 76.8 million dogs in 2016 in the U.S., which increased to 83.7 million in 2020.

There was a similar increase in the pet cat population, from 58.4 million in 2016 to 60 million in 2020. As per the European FEDIAF, in 2021, there were nearly 113.5 million cats and 92.9 million dogs in Europe. Thus, the constantly rising pet population and respective adoption rates of dogs & cats are driving the industry. In addition, animals like dogs are more likely to sustain minor or major injuries. Accidental trauma to dogs is one of the more frequent types of injury incidents that are documented. Major trauma, such as bone fractures, internal & external injuries, hemorrhage & organ trauma, joint dislocations, brain trauma, and skin wounds including rashes, are frequently caused by car accidents. In the United States, each year, over 10,000 accidents, involving dogs, are reported, some of which result in damage or even the death of animals.

The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that each year, over 1 million animals pass away on roads. On the other hand, dog fights or attacks can cause severe wounds in the skin and soft tissues, as the teeth can puncture deep into the underlying tissues, muscles, and organ walls. Untrained pets are more likely to get cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds frequently. Animals get injured in various scenarios, which can be severe and require immediate veterinary wound care for stitches, infection prevention, etc. Thus, with the increasing pet adoption and animal population globally, the demand for veterinary wound care & surgeries is also rising. This is expected to boost industrial development. Moreover, rising disposable income is expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

For instance, a 2021 report by FEDIAF estimated that Europe’s annual pet product sales were about USD 28.1 billion, which grew by 3.1% from 2020. The animal health industry directly contributes to the global economy via wages, exports, jobs, and taxes. High-level R&D investments in various countries have led to the development of novel wound care medications for veterinary purposes. Macro-level economic factors, such as government agreements to improve supply chains and political issues including conflicts between countries are significantly impacting the industry. The pandemic has financially impacted as well as put other implications on most of the veterinary fields, including the animal wound care sector.

Governments all over the world responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with essential measures, such as countrywide lockdowns, following social distancing norms, large-scale quarantines, and travel restrictions. These were anticipated to negatively impact the animal healthcare businesses as well as veterinary services. Moreover, during the initial stages of the pandemic, cancellation & postponement of veterinary elective surgeries resulted in a decline in postoperative wound cases. Moreover, COVID-19 caused supply chain disruptions and decreased veterinary clinic visits & admission rates.

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Animal Wound Care Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the surgical wound care products segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 40.0% in 2025. Increasing volumes of veterinary orthopedic, soft tissue, oncological, and emergency surgical procedures continue to generate demand for sutures, tissue adhesives, hemostatic agents, and advanced surgical dressings used during intraoperative and post-operative wound management.

• Based on animal type, the companion animal segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 63.2% in 2025 and is also estimated to be growing at the fastest rate over the forecast period. Rising ownership of dogs and cats, increasing expenditure on veterinary healthcare, and higher treatment rates for traumatic injuries, surgical wounds, and dermatological conditions continue to support demand for advanced wound care products.

• Based on the type of wound, the non-surgical wound segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 60.3% in 2025. Traumatic injuries, bite wounds, lacerations, abrasions, burns, pressure sores, and dermatological lesions represent a substantial proportion of veterinary cases managed in routine clinical practice, supporting consistent demand for wound cleansers, antimicrobial sprays, hydrogels, dressings, and bandages.

• Based on end use, the veterinary hospitals and clinics segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 50.2% in 2025. Increasing volumes of surgical procedures, emergency trauma cases, and complex wound management continue to drive demand for advanced wound care products across veterinary hospitals and clinics.

• Based on distribution channel, the veterinary hospitals/clinics pharmacy segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 41.3% in 2025. Veterinary hospitals and clinics remain the primary distribution channel due to direct product procurement for surgical procedures, emergency care, inpatient treatment, and routine clinical wound management.

Animal Wound Care Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global animal wound care market report based on product, animal type, type of wound, end use, distribution channel, and region:

Animal Wound Care Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Surgical Wound Care Products

  • Sutures & staplers

  • Tissue Adhesive

• Advanced Wound Care Products

  • Foam Dressings

  • Hydrocolloid dressing

  • Film Dressing

  • Hydrogel Dressing

  • Others

• Traditional Wound care Products

  • Tapes

  • Bandages

  • Dressing

  • Absorbents

  • Others

• Therapy Devices

Animal Wound Care Animal Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Companion Animal

  • Dogs

  • Cats

  • Horses

  • Others (CA)

• Livestock Animal

  • Bovine

  • Swine

  • Poultry

  • Other LA

Animal Wound Care Type of Wound Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Surgical Wound

• Non-surgical Wound

Animal Wound Care End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics

• Homecare

• Academic Research Institutes

Animal Wound Care Distribution Channel (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Retail

• E-commerce

• Veterinary Hospitals/Clinic Pharmacy

Animal Wound Care Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Norway

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Thailand

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Qatar

  • Oman

  • Kuwait

List of Key Players of Animal Wound Care Market

• B. Braun Melsungen AG

• Medtronic

• 3M

• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon)

• Virbac

• Jorgen Kruuse A/S

• Millpledge Ltd

• Advancis Veterinary Ltd (Advancis Medical)

• INNOVACYN, INC. (Vetericyn)

• Orkla Wound Care AB (Snögg Animal Care)