The veterinary equipment and disposables market is a thriving one. However, with the rising number of pets, the cost of pet medicines has also risen. In this scenario, veterinary equipment and disposables manufacturers are facing tough times in the sales field. To meet the growing needs of pet owners the equipment market is flooded with numerous options and choices.
Today, there are numerous players in this huge market. Some are providing value-added services to their customers by manufacturing end-users pet products such as bowls, dishes, dog food, etc. While other companies focus on developing animal medical equipment and dental equipment for animal hospitals and veterinary clinics, while some manufactures are manufacturing catheters and surgical instruments. Still, many other manufactures are developing medical devices for end-users, especially catheters and blood pressure cuffs. The veterinary equipment and disposables sector also include related products like surgical gloves, technologists, wound dressings, blood pressure monitors, temperature management equipment, and intravenous medications. These products have multiple applications in the field of medicine.
There is also a serious growth in the number of institutions that conduct clinical trials and other research activities in the field of healthcare. For example, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States National Laboratory Pathology Institute, Food, and Drug Administration (FDA), and Association of Pet Manufacturers and Veterinarians (AVMA) are a few important organizations that are driving the market growth of veterinary equipment and disposable materials.
There is a huge requirement for disposable items in the veterinary equipment and disposables sector, due to the increase in the number of pets. However, despite this, there are still a few manufacturers, who are focused on developing durable and long-lasting equipment for pets. These companies are researching several technologies, including micro-organisms containment systems for virus and bacteria resistant animals, temperature management equipment, and fluid management equipment for effective and safe care and maintenance of pets.