Mobile Pet Care Market – By Services, By Service Delivery, By Animal, By End Use – Global Forecast, 2025 – 2034

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Published Date: February 2025
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Mobile Pet Care Market Size

The global mobile pet care market was valued at USD 722.7 million in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 768 million in 2025 to USD 1.4 billion in 2034 at a CAGR of 7.1%. The increasing pet ownership, rising demand for personalized healthcare products for companion animals, and rising spending by pet owners contributes to the market growth. For instance, as per the report published by American Pet Products Association, 82 million U.S. households own a pet. Also, the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly grooming and pet products by pet owners to reduce the risk of any allergic reaction in pets, drives the growth of the market.
 

Mobile Pet Care Market

With the rise in technological advancement coupled with the integration of digital platforms for appointment, payment and online consultation offer better convenience to pet owners by providing better flexibility and reducing the need for travel, which is the major factor contributing to market growth. For instance, IDEXX Laboratories marketed the Vello device for veterinary clinics in February 2024 and this was made possible by modern-day communication technologies.
 

As a result, veterinary practices can now conveniently communicate with pet owners using ezyVet, Neo, or Cornerstone software through a single, intuitive system. Meanwhile, the health of pets is on focus, and it certainly adds value to the market as people are spending more money on servicing complex pet specific doughs. Furthermore, there has been an increase in spending among pet owners in grooming, vaccinations, and check-ups for their pets which creates a high demand for in home pet care services or portable devices and services ultimately driving market growth.    
 

Mobile pet care offers the convenience of at-home pet services. A licensed veterinarian along with veterinary technician’s travel to home and provide veterinary care. The mobile pet care industry incorporates various services such as grooming, training, wellness checks, and others. The mobile pet care services offer convenience, reduces travel time and increases comfort by allowing pets to remain in familiar surroundings while being examined by a professional veterinarian.
 

Mobile Pet Care Market Trends

  • The number of pets owned by elderly people with advancement in the pet care industry helps aged people to get essential pet care services at home. For instance, in one of the survey's conducted by National Pet Owners, 70% of U.S. households own a pet. Similarly, the survey conducted by the University of Michigan on National Poll on Healthy Aging, reports that 55% of adults 50 and older have pets. This growing phenomenon of pet ownership among the elderly creates a higher need for sophisticated mobile pet care services which help in marketing the product.
     
  • The emergence of pet care centers and increased awareness among the pet owners are some factors that boost the market. For example, in October 2024, Walmart together with PetIQ will expand their primary pet care services to provide affordable virtual veterinary consultations, pet prescription delivery, grooming, and pet supplies purchase.
     
  • This broadening of veterinary services allows pet owners to resolve their pets’ related health concerns easily with better healthcare facilities and expert treatment, this will increase the market growth during the forecast period.
     
  • Furthermore, mobile pet care service providers offer on-demand doorstep services to the pet owners, reduces the need to travel to clinics for grooming and medical services.
     
  • Consider the fact that in 2024, The Vets and BetterVet, one of the biggest players in at-home and mobile veterinarian services, announced a merger which will help to improve mobile pet care services in over 30 cities across the US. Furthermore, the increase in technologies combined with the creation of mobile applications with AI scheduling and telehealth, made pet care services significantly easier for pet owners which helps the market grow.
     

Mobile Pet Care Market Analysis

Mobile Pet Care Market, By Services, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million)

Based on services, the mobile pet care industry is divided into grooming, veterinary and other services. The grooming services were further divided into bathing, brushing, nail clipping, and other grooming services. The grooming services segment dominated the market with USD 368.9 million in 2024 and was valued at USD 347.5 million in 2023, growing from USD 327.5 million in 2022.
 

  • The grooming services for pets include brushing, bathing, trimming, de-shedding and de-matting, general health checks and various others customized services as per the need.
     
  • Also, the rising awareness of pet hygiene and health by the owners, with options such as online booking platforms that made scheduling convenient, increases the adoption rate of mobile grooming services. For instance, scheduling appointments using grooming software offers greater convenience to clients and allows them to book appointments at any time.
     
  • Moreover, the increasing demand for specialized grooming services by pet owners such as organic shampoos, aromatherapy treatment and pet breed-specific styling, the adoption of luxury grooming services, will expand the market during the analysis period. For example, Woofy Gang Bakery & Grooming announced plans to expand premium mobile grooming services across multiple U.S. states.
     
  • Therefore, mobile pet grooming services reduce stress of unfamiliar environment in pets and offer a calmer and familiar setting, this ensures better grooming services. As a result, the demand for mobile grooming services witnessed a huge surge and is expected to follow the same trend in the coming years.
     
Mobile Pet Care Market, By Service Delivery (2024)

Based on service delivery, the mobile pet care market is divided into on demand, and subscription. The on demand segment accounted for a significant market share of 76.4% in 2024 and is anticipated to witness growth at a CAGR of 7% during the analysis period.
 

  • The on demand services are convenient and flexible and reduce the need to transport pets to a physical clinic. It can help pet owners to minimize the time spent on traveling. Also, on demand services are not limited to grooming services, it includes a range of services from vet consultation to specialized therapies.
     
  • The rising awareness regarding the benefits offered by mobile veterinary services in evaluating pets, diagnosing, and treating a broad variety of conditions. This increasing awareness is contributing to the significant demand for different mobile veterinary practices such as small tissue surgery, regular health checks, acupuncture, and diagnostic tests, among others.
     
  • Similarly, the growing incidence of zoonotic diseases across the globe will drive the segment expansion across the forecast timeframe.
     
  • Furthermore, the increasing adoption of technologically advanced mobile applications on smartphones helps in finding the best pet care services and makes online booking more convenient and easier.
     
  • Thus, the introduction of mobile applications by key players in the market leads to an increase in the number of bookings. For example, Wag reported a 35% increase in bookings through mobile applications. Therefore, the increasing demand of personalized on demand services and introduction of subscription based on-demand services, contribute the market growth.
     

Based on animal, the mobile pet care market is divided into dogs, cats and other animal types. The dogs segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow with a significant CAGR of 7% during the analysis period.
 

  • Dogs require regular health-checkups, vaccination and preventive care, mobile pet care providers offering these services at home that helps dog owners to maintain regular healthcare regimen. Firms such as Good Dog Mobile Grooming Inc. are engaged in increasing their service capabilities to garner maximum market share.
     
  • For instance, in April 2022, Good Dog Mobile Grooming announced that its new grooming van can raise the weight limit to 70lbs. These new vans are allowing the flexible management of large dog breeds, thereby improving convenience.
     
  • Further, the inclination of pet owners towards enhancing the dog’s physical appearance has also contributed to the rising adoption of mobile dog grooming that is anticipated to augment the mobile pet care industry growth positively.
     

Based on end use, the mobile pet care market is divided into individual and commercial. The individual segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to reach 815.2 million by 2034 and is anticipated to exhibit 6.8% CAGR between 2025 – 2034.
 

  • The growth of the individual segment is driven by increasing trends of pet owners seeking personalized care prioritizing safety and comfort for pets. Also, in urban areas, pets are treated as family members that leads to increasing investment in premium and specialized veterinary services.
     
  • Government organizations comprising the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation highly promote animal health awareness campaigns and pet adoption. In 2020, the South Korean government planned to strengthen regulations in the country for improved animal health and welfare.
     
  • Similarly, the National Pet Cancer Awareness Month was initiated by the Nationwide & the Animal Cancer Foundation to raise funds and promote awareness regarding pet cancer.
     
  • These awareness campaigns encourage pet owners to undergo regular health checks and grooming to identify any underlying disease conditions early. As a result, animal health has improved significantly over the past few years.
     
U.S. Mobile Pet Care Market, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million)

The U.S. mobile pet care sector is expected to reach USD 576.4 million by the end of 2034, and it will dominate the North America mobile pet care market.
 

  • The growing adoption of mobile grooming services and the launch of well-equipped mobile veterinary services by major market players are creating lucrative opportunities for the market. Also, the increased pet care expenditure is expected to improve mobile pet care practice usage rates across the globe. For instance, as per the American Pet Product Association, in 2021, the pet care expenditure was around USD 123 billion in the U.S.
     
  • In addition, supportive government initiatives and increased awareness of pet care, physical, and mental well-being are some of the factors expected to accelerate industry growth in the near future.
     
  • Further, the presence of key market players in the country coupled with increasing collaboration and partnership with the main stakeholders lead to the availability of advanced digital platforms and apps for pet care services, thereby thriving market growth.
     

The Germany mobile pet care market is experiencing robust growth in the European market.
 

  • The increasing investment by pet owners in Germany on improving the health and wellbeing of their pets. This has led to increased demand for specialized and personalized mobile pet care services, contributing to market growth.
     
  • Also, the increasing adoption of pet animals in urban areas of country such as Berlin, Munich and Hamburg have limited space. The mobile pet care services offer a major role in providing grooming and wellness services in urban areas, thus propelling the market growth.
     
  • Moreover, technological advancement in the country with the wider adoption of mobile apps and online platforms for booking services, tracking pet care histories and others boost the demand for mobile pet care services.
     

China to experience the highest growth rate in the Asia Pacific mobile pet care market in 2023.
 

  • The growing perception of pets as family member in the region enables pet owners to spend more on their pet care services offered by mobile pet care businesses. The rising adoption of pet ownership by younger generation in China and India among other economies creates growth opportunities in the market, as the younger population are comfortable in using digital platforms for mobile pet care services for online booking, payment, and other veterinary services.
     
  • Moreover, the Chinese government implemented various policies that ensure animal welfare and health including ‘China Zoo Ethics and Animal Welfare Convention,’ which promotes animal welfare through environment enrichment, safety protection measures and medical care. This promotes the growth of veterinary pet care services, thereby augmenting the country level industry growth. 
     

The Brazil mobile pet care market is experiencing robust growth in the Latin America region.
 

  • Brazil’s mobile pet care industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing awareness for pet hygiene and health, coupled with the expansion of veterinary grooming services, has created a competitive market for pet care services.
     
  • Moreover, Brazil has the leading pet population globally, this continuous increase in the pet ownership, leads to higher demand for mobile pet care services contributing the market growth.
     
  • Furthermore, the growing disposable income by middle class Brazilian population leads to increasing spending on pet care services to get high-quality services at affordable prices.
     

Saudi Arabia to experience the highest growth rate in the Middle East and Africa mobile pet care market in 2023.
 

  • Increasing expats and diverse demographic in the country with many of them bringing pets alongside, leads to increasing pet population in Saudi Arabia, this increasing pet population drives the demand for mobile pet care services to cater various issues related to companion animals, thus fostering market growth.
     
  • Moreover, the government support for animal welfare in Saudi Arabia increases the demand for professional pet care services.
     
  • Additionally, the harsh desert climate condition in the country could pose some serious challenges to the companion animals. Thus, the environmental conditions leads to an increase in demand for animal healthcare services contributing to the growth of mobile pet care services in the country.
     

Mobile Pet Care Market Share

The top 5 players, such as 4 Paws Mobile Spa, Blue Wheelers, Woofie’s Pet Venture, My Pet Mobile Vet, and La Boit Specialty Vehicles account for approximately 35% of the market share. These players focus on various strategies such as acquisition, business expansion, research and development activities and novel product launches to consolidate their market presence. For instance, in April 2024, Woofie’s, a leading mobile grooming franchise, announced partnership with The Farmer’s Dog, a renowned provider of fresh, human-grade dog food. This strategic alliance aimed at revolutionizing how pets are cared for and how franchises operate in the USD 235.4 billion pet industry. Companies are actively adopting multi-pronged approaches to address the rising demand for mobile pet care services. Further, the market is fragmented with small players operating in the market. This creates an opportunity for market consolidation. Hence, leading players are constantly adopting key strategies for the growth of the market.
 

Many leading players focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and expansion into untapped markets strengthen their global presence and innovation capacity to gain a competitive edge in the market. For example, the pet care company Pink Paws in Kolkata, had launched east India’s first mobile grooming van for pet care in the city. Therefore, by meeting evolving consumer demands for high-quality, stress-free care, these players solidify their position in delivering comprehensive solutions for pet owners globally.
 

Additionally, in October 2021, HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service announced that it has started servicing to Salisbury, Maryland for mobile veterinary care practices. Companies are also focusing on expansion of their existing business by offering advanced mobile technology with features such as GPS tracking and real time notification and competitive pricing compared to traditional pet care businesses.
 

Mobile Pet Care Market Companies

The growth of the market is driven by the strategies adopted by the top players operating in the mobile pet care industry. These companies are continuously involved in R&D activities to offer better pet care services. Meanwhile the emerging players of the market bring innovation and foster a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Some of the prominent players operating in the market are:

  • 4 Paws Mobile Spa
  • Aussie Mobile Vet
  • Blue Wheelers
  • Dapper Dog Mobile Pet Grooming
  • Dial a Dog Wash
  • Good Dog Mobile Grooming
  • Home Veterinary Services
  • HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service
  • La Boit Specialty Vehicles
  • Mobi Dog Grooma
  • Mobile Veterinary Services
  • My Pet Mobile Vet
  • Woofie's Pet Ventures
     

Mobile Pet Care Industry News

  • In November 2024, La Boit Specialty Vehicles launched a Mobile Electric Clinic featuring Navico technology. This innovation provides a sustainable, quiet, and efficient solution for mobile veterinary services, addressing growing demands in the mobile pet care industry with eco-friendly and advanced veterinary care solutions.
     
  • In October 2024, The Vets, a provider of at-home veterinary care, announced its merger with BetterVet, a mobile veterinary service that focuses on at-home visits and telehealth. This merger combines the strengths of both companies to provide pet owners with enhanced access to comprehensive, convenient, and compassionate veterinary care.
     
  • In June 2024, Woofie's Pet Ventures, LLC., launched premier pet care services in Grand Rapids, MI, offering tailored care for pets including dogs, cats, fish, birds, and more. This expansion strengthens its presence in the market, ensuring comprehensive, on-the-go solutions for diverse pet needs.
     
  • In March 2024, Modern Animal announced its strategic partnership with DOG PPL, LA's first canine social club. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the landscape of pet wellness and community engagement to inspire, educate and support pet parents in their quest to provide healthy and enriching experiences for their pets.
     

The mobile pet care market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

Market, By Services

  • Grooming     
    • Bathing 
    • Brushing
    • Nail clipping
    • Other grooming services
  • Veterinary    
    • Vaccination
    • Diagnostic tests and imaging
    • Physical health monitoring
    • Other veterinary services    
  • Other services         

Market, By Service Delivery

  • On demand
  • Subscription

Market, By Animal

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Other animals

Market, By End Use

  • Individual
  • Commercial

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Netherlands
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

 

Authors: Mariam Faizullabhoy, Gauri Wani
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Some of the major players in the industry include 4 Paws Mobile Spa, Aussie Mobile Vet, Blue Wheelers, HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service, La Boit Specialty Vehicles, Mobi Dog Grooma, Mobile Veterinary Services, My Pet Mobile Vet, Woofie's Pet Ventures.
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