The Feline Market Insights Report Volume II goes beyond market sizing to deliver actionable insights to veterinary and business stakeholders on the emotional, behavioral and operational forces shaping the future of feline care. The results identify the demand for feline care is there and important. But, many veterinarians are not adequately prepared to address the unique needs of cats from the standpoint of care delivery.
Source: businesswire, July 15, 2025. Link. Summarizing opportunities, the report identified these veterinary practices that can address identified barriers to feline veterinary visits:
- Perception of value and affordability
- Feline annual wellness visit pricing
- Stress of the vet visit
- Lack of sufficient feline-specific medical training
- Fragmented experience for first-time cat owners
- Limited practice resources: time, money, and people
The CATalyst Council calls for veterinary professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to join in shaping the future of feline care . . . The data shows a clear economic case: feline healthcare isn’t a niche, it’s a growth engine.” – Jon Ayers
Related: PetSmart names top 25 cat-loving cities, PR Newswire, July 8, 2025. Link. Analyzing a surge in cat interest, PetSmart shared the top 25 U.S. cities where residents have invested the most in their love for cats. The list is based on an index encompassing PetSmart Charities cat adoptions and sales of cat pampering products purchased from PetSmart.