Therapeutic pet nutrition market seen reaching $5.7 billion by 2030

The global therapeutic pet nutrition market is projected to grow from $3.74 billion in 2025 to $5.7 billion by 2030, driven by rising pet ownership, more focus on pet health and expanding veterinary care. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

Why it matters: - Therapeutic pet nutrition is moving from a niche category to a bigger part of the pet food market as owners look for diets tied to specific medical needs. - Growth in this segment tracks with more pets in households, higher demand for preventive care and wider adoption of premium pet food products. - The market’s projected rise to $5.7 billion by 2030 signals more room for manufacturers, veterinarians and online retailers focused on specialized animal diets.

What happened: - The market is estimated at $3.74 billion in 2025 and $4.06 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $5.7 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2026 and 8.9% from 2026 to 2030. - The report was released by The Business Research Company on July 8, 2026. - The company published a free sample report and a full market report online: Download the sample report and View the full market report.

The details: - Therapeutic pet nutrition includes specially formulated foods designed to manage or support pets with obesity, kidney disease, allergies and digestive disorders. - The market is being driven by the expanding global pet population, rising awareness of pet wellness, more cases of obesity and digestive issues in animals, and improvements in veterinary healthcare facilities. - Demand is also growing for premium and targeted pet food products. - More pet owners are seeking specialized dietary solutions that support animal health and longevity. - The American Pet Products Association reported that 94 million U.S. households owned at least one pet in April 2025, up from 82 million in 2023. - Advances in veterinary nutritional research and development are supporting new products. - Personalized nutrition products aimed at renal and joint health are gaining interest. - Online retail channels are making therapeutic pet nutrition products easier to buy. - Preventive healthcare and functional ingredients such as probiotics and omega fatty acids are also shaping demand. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report also adds market attractiveness scoring, total addressable market analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The report points to a market moving beyond general pet wellness toward highly targeted nutrition products tied to specific health conditions. - The combination of pet ownership growth and veterinary product innovation suggests demand is likely to stay broad-based rather than depend on one region or one product type. - North America’s current lead and Asia-Pacific’s faster growth point to a market that is mature in some developed economies but still expanding quickly in emerging ones.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2030 as more households adopt pets and spending on specialized pet care rises. - Product development is likely to center on condition-specific diets, functional ingredients and e-commerce distribution. - Regional growth will likely depend on veterinary access, consumer awareness and the availability of premium pet nutrition products.

The bottom line: - Therapeutic pet nutrition is on track for steady, sustained growth, with specialized diets becoming a bigger commercial opportunity across global pet care.