The data shows the value of the pet care market by category in the UK in 2017. That year, pet food amounted to a market value of 2.5 billion GBP, while the veterinary market was worth 2.3 billion pounds.
In the United Kingdom, approx. 45% of households own a pet, with the most popular pet type being a dog. In 2018, 26% of UK households owned a pet dog, compared to 18% who owned cats, and 2% who owned rabbits. As a result, the dog food market is the most profitable, valuing around 1.4 billion GBP in 2017.
For the many pet owners in the United Kingdom, the costs of looking after a pet are extensive.
