Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Products Market Report 2025

The flea, tick, and heartworm products market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.21 billion in 2024 to $3.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing pet ownership, awareness of pet health, advancements in veterinary medicine.

The flea, tick, and heartworm products market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising veterinary expenditure, global pet population growth, e-commerce growth, climate change impact. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovations, collaborations and partnerships, customization and personalization, e-commerce dominance, technological integration.

Increasing pet adoption is expected to propel the growth of the flea, tick, and heartworm products market going forward. Pet are being adopted as increasing number of the young population are considering them as part of their family, some owners are adopting them for their compassion, loyalty and to prevent loneliness. More clinical care and medications would be needed as pet adoption increased, which would drive the flea, tick, and heartworm products market. According to the report by Petskeen, an online pet guide platform, in August 2022 every year, almost 4. 1 million animals in shelters are adopted. Therefore, increasing pet adoption will drive the flea, tick, and heartworm market in the forecasting period.

The rising occurrence of zoonotic diseases is anticipated to drive the growth of the flea, tick, and heartworm products market in the future. A zoonotic disease is defined as any illness or infection that can transfer spontaneously between vertebrate animals and humans or vice versa. Products for fleas, ticks, and heartworms in pets help prevent zoonotic diseases, safeguarding both animals and humans from potential transmission. For example, in December 2022, the European Food Safety Authority, an Italian government agency of the European Union, reported that in Europe, salmonellosis affected 60,050 individuals in 2022, making it the second-most commonly reported zoonotic disease. Thus, the increasing incidence of zoonotic diseases is propelling the growth of the flea, tick, and heartworm products market.

Product innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market. Major companies in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market are advancing in their new technologies and research and developments in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market. For instance, in August 2022, Virbac, a US-based company introduced IVERRHART MAX, Ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, and praziquantel are the three anthelmintics included in IVERHART MAX Chew. Dogs can administer the chews orally in four sizes with color-coded packages based on their weight. IVERHART MAX Chew, which contains ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, and praziquantel, has a 96% acceptance rate and cures and controls roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in addition to preventing heartworm illness. Ivermectin is one of the ingredients that prevents heartworms.

Major companies operating in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market are focused on developing natural products to gain a competitive edge in the market. Using natural products for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention offers a safer alternative for pets' well-being. For instance, in July 2022, Pet Wellness Direct, a US-based manufacturer of pet health supplements and food products, launched Protect, a new line of flea shampoo for dogs. The essential components of the shampoo formula include cedar oil, rosemary oil, lemongrass oil, coconut oil, and aloe. VetSmart Formulas also provides a Home and Pet spray for flea prevention. The flea shampoo is suitable for regular use on dogs, and the spray can be applied to carpets, furniture, and bedding to eliminate fleas upon contact, disrupt the flea life cycle, and deter future infestations.

In January 2023, PetMeds, a U.S.-based online pet pharmacy, acquired PetCareRx for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to help PetMeds expand its product offerings, enhance its market presence, and strengthen its competitive position in the pet healthcare industry, especially in the realm of flea, tick, and heartworm medications. PetCareRx is a U.S.-based company that specializes in pet medications and supplies, including products for fleas, ticks, and heartworms.

Major companies operating in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market include C. H. Boehringer Sohn AG & Co. KG, Ceva Animal Health Inc., Covetrus Inc., Elanco LLC, Merck & Co. Inc., Penn Veterinary Supply Inc., The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Virbac Inc., Wellmark International Inc., Zoetis Inc., Bayer AG, Biovet Private Limited, Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Sergeant's Pet Care Products Inc., Laboratoire Francodex, Central Garden & Pet Company, PetIQ Holdings Inc., PetArmor, PetAction Plus, PetLock, Frontline Plus, K9 Advantix II.

The fleas products refer to product that cures disease which causes allergic dermatitis, an unpleasant condition that affects both people and animals. Tick products are those that are used to cure disease that causes tiny bloodsucking parasites that have the potential to spread potentially dangerous diseases. Heartworm refers to worms that grow inside the heart and into the big blood arteries of the lungs and are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

The main types of products in flea, tick and heartworm products are spray, oral pills or chewable, powder, spot-on, shampoo, and others. The spray ensures curing disease by injecting chemicals into the sebaceous glands, where the active ingredient is produced and travels through the glands that lubricate a cat or dog's hair with oil, fleas, and ticks (and occasionally mosquitos, depending on the product) are killed. The various animal types involved are canine, feline, and others that are distributed through several channels such as veterinary clinics, retail, and e-commerce.

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North America was the largest region in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market in 2024. Europe was the second largest region in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market. The regions covered in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the flea, tick, and heartworm products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The flea, tick, and heartworm products market consist of revenues earned by entities by flea, tick, and heartworm products that are sed as liquid products to rub on the skin of the dog or cat, typically between the shoulder blades or down the back. 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.

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