Welcome to a Booming Dog Care Market of Thailand

Pet products and services industry is becoming a big business in Thailand and is experiencing strong growth along with an expanding pet population.

• The dog care market is the biggest and most dynamic segment of Thailand's pet care industry. This segment is growing at an annual rate of over 5.6% since 2000. The market is expected to hit a value of over 3 billion baht by the year 2010.

• Thailand is amongst the world's top 10 countries with the highest pet dog population. It is estimated that there are over 9 million pet dogs in Thailand and this presents a huge market opportunity for suppliers of dog care products and services.

• With changing lifestyle and greater understanding of the health benefits of prepared pet food, more dog owners are switching to feeding their dogs with prepared type of food instead of non-prepared food. This contributes to higher demands for prepared dog food.

• With households getting smaller and increasingly aging population, many people are seeking the company of a pet and more owners now let their dog to live inside their homes. As dog owners start to treat their dogs like family members, demands for new, innovative dog care products and services are experiencing unprecedented growth.

• Dog and pet owners, especially those with middle to high-income, are willing to invest more on their pets for quality products and services. This trend is instrumental in driving the growth of Thailand's dog care market, including dog healthcare.