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Companion animal diagnostic services include a variety of medical tests and procedures designed to diagnose health problems in pets, particularly dogs and cats. These services play a crucial role in detecting diseases and conditions, allowing veterinarians to administer the appropriate treatments and care.
The primary categories in the companion animal diagnostic services market are point-of-care (PoC) and laboratory-based diagnostics. Point-of-care diagnostic services involve tests conducted directly at the veterinary clinic or during home visits, offering immediate results. These services cater to various animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and others, with testing spanning clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, immunology and serology, imaging, molecular diagnostics, and more.
Tariffs have impacted the companion animal diagnostic services market by increasing the cost of imported diagnostic equipment, reagents, and advanced molecular testing kits. Segments such as laboratory-based services and advanced imaging are particularly affected, with regions like North America and Europe experiencing higher cost pressures due to reliance on imported technology. While tariffs have posed challenges in terms of operational expenses, they also encourage local manufacturing, innovation in cost-efficient diagnostic devices, and the development of regionally optimized testing solutions.
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The companion animal diagnostic services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.53 billion in 2025 to $8.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of pet diseases, growth in pet ownership, limited access to advanced diagnostics, expansion of veterinary clinics, rising awareness of pet health.
The companion animal diagnostic services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technological advancements in diagnostic equipment, increasing demand for point-of-care testing, adoption of molecular and genetic diagnostics, growth of telemedicine and remote monitoring, rising investment in veterinary healthcare infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests, expansion of in-clinic diagnostic services, increasing focus on preventive pet healthcare, growing adoption of advanced imaging and molecular diagnostics, integration of genetic and personalized testing in veterinary care.
The increasing pet ownership is expected to drive the growth of the companion animal diagnostic services market going forward. Pet companionship reflects the growing trend of individuals acquiring pets that provide emotional support, improve mental and physical health, align with lifestyle choices, and respond to cultural or social influences. Companion animal diagnostic services support pet ownership by enabling early detection and accurate diagnosis of health issues, leading to timely treatments and enhanced overall pet well-being. For example, in April 2023, according to the UK Parliament, a UK-based legislative body, 53% of UK adults owned a pet. Therefore, the rise in pet ownership is driving the companion animal diagnostic services market.
Leading players in the companion animal diagnostic services market are developing genetic screening kits to identify hereditary conditions and predispositions to certain diseases. Genetic screening allows veterinarians to detect hereditary conditions early, enabling timely treatment and improved health outcomes. For instance, in June 2023, Neogen Corporation, a US-based biotechnology research company, launched My CatScan 2.0, which simplifies genetic screening through a noninvasive cheek swab. My CatScan 2.0 detects over 120 genetic health conditions and provides customizable insights based on breed, organ system, or symptoms, offering critical data for informed decision-making regarding a cat's health.
In June 2023, Mars Inc., a US-based manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and provider of animal care services, acquired Heska Corp. for $1.3 billion. This acquisition strengthens Mars Petcare's veterinary care capabilities and advances its commitment to improving pet health. Heska is now part of Mars Petcare's science and diagnostics division, which includes Antech Diagnostics. The integration enhances diagnostic services for veterinary professionals and pet owners, expanding access to advanced diagnostic technologies and accelerating research and development in veterinary healthcare. Heska Corp is a US-based veterinary services company specializing in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products for canine and feline health.
Major companies operating in the companion animal diagnostic services market are IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Zoetis Services LLC, Patterson Companies Inc., SYNLAB Group, Independent Vetcare Limited, Virbac SA, Greencross Vets, Heska Corporation, Abaxis Inc., Gribbles Veterinary Pathology, Embark Veterinary Inc., NationWide Laboratories, Companion Animal Medical Center, VCA Inc., IDVet, bioMerieux SA, NEOGEN Corporation, Bionote Inc., AniCell Biotech, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Mindray Animal Medical Technology Co. Ltd., INDICAL BIOSCIENCE GmbH, Biopanda Reagents Ltd., Skyla Corporation
North America was the largest region in the companion animal diagnostic services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the companion animal diagnostic services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the companion animal diagnostic services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The companion animal diagnostic services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as blood tests, imaging, genetic testing, microbiology, and pathology to detect diseases, monitor health, and guide treatment in pets. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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