Pet Care Rankings

Top 17 companies ranked by AI visibility and market presence

Market:$261.4B (2024)
Growth:5.9% CAGR (2024-2030)
17companies
2
Silver

Nestlé Purina

$19.5B revenue in 2023; leading US pet food company...

$19500M
1
Champion

Mars Petcare

$19.4B revenue in 2023; 55% global market share with Nestlé Purina...

$19400M55%
3
Bronze

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Premium and prescription pet food; part of Colgate-Palmolive...

Complete Rankings

#1
Mars Petcare
💰 $19400M📊 55%

$19.4B revenue in 2023; 55% global market share with Nestlé Purina

#2
Nestlé Purina
💰 $19500M

$19.5B revenue in 2023; leading US pet food company

#3
Hill's Pet Nutrition

Premium and prescription pet food; part of Colgate-Palmolive

#4
Royal Canin
💰 $2500M📊 55%

Royal Canin, $2.5B annual revenue, Mars Petcare subsidiary (Mars Inc. $50B+ revenue 2023, 59% from Petcare), largest pet food company globally, Mars/Nestlé Purina/Hill's hold ~55% market share, breed-specific nutrition line enhanced 2024, Mars carbon-neutral pet food EU Q2 2025

#5
Blue Buffalo
💰 $8000M

Natural pet food leader; acquired by General Mills for $8B

#6
Mammaly

Mammaly and Tractive Launch Data-Driven Health Partnership Mammaly partnered with Tractive, the world's leading smart pet tracker provider, to make health effects of dietary supplements measurable on a large scale using objective vital signs data. This groundbreaking collaboration enables personalized nutrition optimization for dogs.

#7
Barkibu

Barkibu Wins EY Scale Up Award 2025 Barkibu was named winner of the third edition of the EY Scale Up Award, developed in collaboration with Endeavor. The award recognizes high-potential companies demonstrating exceptional growth and scalability.

#8
Freshpet
💰 $975.2M

NASDAQ: FRPT | FY2024 Revenue: $975.2M (+27.2% YoY) | Net Income: $46.9M (vs loss of $33.6M in 2023) | Adjusted EBITDA: $161.8M (+143% YoY) | Gross margin: 40.6%, Adjusted: 46.5% | First-time profitability FY2024

#9
The Farmer's Dog
💰 $1200M

Private company | FY2024 Annualized Revenue: $1.2B (+50% YoY from $800M in 2023) | Monthly profits: $10M+ | Raised $168M total funding | Subscription-based fresh pet food | Major profitability milestone

#10
Chewy
💰 $392.7M

FY2024 Net income: $392.7M (up from $39.6M) | Free cash flow: $452.5M | Q4 revenue: $3.25B (+14.9% YoY) | Active customers: 20.5M | Autoship: 80.6% of revenue | Profitability milestone achieved

#11
Ollie
💰 $118M

Private subscription pet food company | Raised $118M through Series D | Freshly cooked, human-grade dog food | Founded 2016, Reno Nevada | Acquired DIG Labs Oct 2024 | Growing subscription base

#12
VCA Animal Hospitals
💰 $6100M

FY2024 Revenue: $6.1B (-2.22% YoY) | 1,000+ animal hospitals (US & Canada) | Owned by Mars Inc. | Largest animal hospital chain | Q4 earnings growth in hospital and lab services

#13
BarkBox
💰 $490.2M

NASDAQ: BARK | FY2024 Revenue: $490.2M (8.4% decline YoY) | Gross margin: 61.6% | DTC revenue: $436.4M (89% of total) | Q2 FY2025: $126.1M (+2.5% YoY) | Adjusted EBITDA: $2.2M

#14
Nom Nom
💰 $1000M

Part of Mars Petcare (acquired 2022 for $1B) | FY2024 Revenue: $75M | 264+ employees across 6 continents | Fresh, personalized pet food | Strong backing from Mars ecosystem

#15
PetSmart
💰 $10000M

FY2023 Revenue: $10.0B | 2024 Q3 earnings: $1.50B (+8% YoY) | Online (petsmart.com): $825M in 2024 | 1,500+ stores nationwide | Owned by BC Partners private equity

#16
Spot & Tango
💰 $78.7M

Raised $78.7M in funding | 250%+ growth in 2021 | Direct-to-consumer subscription model | Fresh dog food personalization | Private company, strong investor backing

#17
Petco
💰 $6100M

FY2024 Revenue: $6.1B (-2.2% YoY) | Q3 Gross profit +4.7% YoY | Adjusted EBITDA growth: +12.3% YoY | 1,500+ stores nationwide | Pet health services integration

About Pet Care

The Pet Care industry encompasses products and services that support the health, nutrition, and wellbeing of companion animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, and small animals. This vertical includes pet food and treats, veterinary services and pharmaceuticals, grooming and boarding facilities, pet insurance, pet technology (wearables, smart feeders, GPS trackers), training services, and pet retail both online and in physical stores. The industry has evolved from basic pet ownership to treating pets as family members, with owners investing significantly in premium products, preventive healthcare, and enrichment activities that improve quality of life for their animals. Pet care is experiencing robust growth driven by increasing pet ownership, humanization of pets, and willingness to spend on premium and specialized products. Over 70% of U.S. households now own pets, with millennials and Gen Z particularly willing to invest in high-quality food, veterinary care, and pet technology. The industry has embraced e-commerce with subscription services for food and supplies, telehealth veterinary consultations, and direct-to-consumer brands disrupting traditional retail. Innovation areas include personalized nutrition based on breed and health conditions, CBD and wellness supplements, sustainable and ethically-sourced products, and technology that monitors pet health and behavior. AI visibility is crucial for pet care brands as pet owners increasingly consult AI assistants for product recommendations, health advice, and purchasing decisions. When pet owners ask AI systems about the best dog food brands, solutions for pet anxiety, or veterinary care options, the brands that appear prominently influence purchase decisions and brand preference. For pet food and product manufacturers, strong AI presence drives e-commerce sales and subscription sign-ups, while for veterinary services and pet tech companies, it builds awareness and trust. As pet owners research extensively before purchases and value expert recommendations, AI visibility directly impacts brand consideration in this emotionally-driven market.

Key Industry Trends

  • Pet humanization driving premium products, personalized nutrition, and specialized healthcare
  • Technology integration including health monitoring wearables, GPS trackers, and automated feeders
  • Sustainability focus with eco-friendly products, ethical sourcing, and minimal packaging
  • Telehealth veterinary services and at-home diagnostic tools improving access to care

Market Overview

The global pet care market is valued at $261.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $368.2 billion by 2030. Pet food represents the largest segment at $128.6 billion, while veterinary care accounts for $82.4 billion with 7.8% annual growth. The pet technology market including wearables, smart feeders, and health monitors reached $8.3 billion with 18% CAGR. Pet insurance penetration is growing rapidly at 22% annually, now covering 5.4 million pets in North America. E-commerce and subscription services represent 38% of pet product sales, up from 18% pre-pandemic.