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Pet Oral Care Services and Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition

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  • Executive Summary
    • Market Overview
      • Introduction
      • Report Methodology
      • Market Size and Composition
      • Oral Care Services Estimated at $4.2 Billion
      • Pet Oral Care Services Share by Animal Type
      • Retail Product Sales Estimated at $960 Million
      • Pet Oral Care Product Sales by Retail Channel
      • Pet Oral Care Product Sales Share by Animal Type
      • Market Drivers
      • Oral Care Products Deliver Added Value
      • Barriers to Pet Oral Care
      • Dental Chews/Treats as Substitutes for Brushing
      • Appeal of Natural/Organic Includes Oral Care Categories
      • The Oral Care Consumer
      • Types of Pet Dental Care Products
      • Pet Oral Care Purchase Patterns by Channel
      • Pet Owners and Teeth Cleaning
    • Pet Oral Care Products
      • Pet Oral Care Products Offer Wellness, Convenience Benefits
      • Pet Owners Discontinuing Oral Care Products
      • Oral Care Product Marketers
      • Oral Care in the Pet Specialty Channel
      • Veterinary Channel
      • Private-Label Oral Care
      • Natural Pet Oral Care Product Marketers
      • Retailing Oral Care/Dental Hygiene Products
      • Mass-Market Retail Outlets
      • Online Retailers
      • Dental Chews and Treats
      • Innovative Design and Formulation Attract Consumers
      • Grain-Free Dental Chews
      • Multi-Functional Dental Chews and Treats
      • Focus on Fresh Breath
      • Dental Treats for Cats
      • The Dental Treat Consumer
      • Dental Foods
      • Teeth Cleaning Aids
      • Natural Products Key in Teeth Cleaning Segment
      • Non-Edible Chew Products
      • Long-Lasting Chews Provide Entertainment, Oral Care Benefits
    • Pet Oral Care Services
      • Veterinary Oral Care Services
      • Banfield and VCA Veterinary Dental Services
      • Small Chain and Single-Veterinarian Hospitals
      • Pet Dental Health Month
      • Veterinary Visit Statistics
      • The Cost of Dental Procedures
      • Pet Dental Insurance
      • Dental Services from Other Pet Care Professionals
      • The Risks of Non-Anesthesia Dentistry
    • Sales Growth Opportunities
      • Services Opportunity: Consumer Education
      • Product Opportunity 1: Limited Ingredient Products
      • Product Opportunity 2: Cat-Specific Products
      • Product Opportunity 3: Human-Product Tie-Ins
  • Market Overview
    • Chapter Highlights
    • Introduction
      • Market Definition
      • Report Methodology
      • Industry Associations
      • Regulatory Agencies
    • Market Size and Composition
      • Pet Oral Care Market Tops $5 Billion
        • Table | U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Oral Care Services and Products, 2012 vs. 2017 vs. 2022 (in millions of dol
      • Oral Care Services Estimated at $4.2 Billion
      • Pet Oral Care Services Share by Animal Type
      • Retail Product Sales Estimated at $960 Million
      • Treats and Chews Account for Majority of Sales
      • Pet Oral Care Product Sales by Retail Channel
      • Pet Oral Care Product Sales Share by Animal Type
    • Market Drivers
      • Pet Dental Health Part of Overall Wellness
      • Dental Disease Top Pet Health Concern
      • AVMA Promotes Oral Care During National Pet Dental Health Month
      • Innovative Design and Formulation Attract Consumers
      • Oral Care Products Deliver Added Value
      • Barriers to Pet Oral Care
      • Communication Gap Persists Between Clients and Vets
      • Canine Veterinary Visits on the Rise
        • Table | Percentage of Dog and Cat Owners Who Have Visited Vet in Last 12 Months for Routine and Sick/Emergen
      • Veterinary Services Inside Pet Superstores
      • Perception of High Cost of Veterinary Services
      • Other Service Providers Try to Fill the Gap
      • Dental Chews/Treats as Substitutes for Brushing
      • VOHC Recommends Dental Chews/Treats for Oral Care
      • Appeal of Natural/Organic Includes Oral Care Categories
    • The Pet Oral Care Consumer
      • Concern About Dental Hygiene and Oral Health
      • Types of Pet Dental Care Products
        • Table | Ownership and Purchase Rates of Oral Care/Dental Hygiene Products, 2016 (percent of dog and cat owne
        • Table | Overview of Dog Oral Care/Dental Hygiene Product Purchasers, 2018 (percent of dog and cat owners)
      • Pet Oral Care Purchase Patterns by Channel
        • Table | Purchase Patterns by Channel: Any Pet Product Purchasers vs. Pet Oral Care/Dental Hygiene Purchasers
      • Pet Owners and Teeth Cleaning
        • Table | Percentage of Dog and Cat Owners Who Have Visited Vet in Last 12 Months for Dental Products/Services
      • Teeth Cleaning Frequency
        • Table | Time Since Most Recent Teeth Cleaning, 2018 (percent of dog and cat owners)
      • Veterinary Teeth Cleaning
      • Perception of Dry Food as "Tooth-Friendly"
  • Pet Oral Care Services
    • Chapter Highlights
    • Veterinary Oral Care Services
      • The Basics of Pet Oral Care Services
      • Common Pet Dental Conditions
        • Table | Top Five Dog and Cat Dental Conditions
      • Types of Pet Dental Services
      • Dog Orthodontia
      • Banfield and VCA Veterinary Dental Services
      • Banfield's Dental Offerings
      • VCA's Dental Offerings
      • Petco Expands Veterinary Care Offerings
      • Small Chain and Single-Veterinarian Hospitals
      • Pet Dental Health Month
      • Veterinary Visit Statistics
      • The Cost of Dental Procedures
      • Rising Cost of Veterinary Dental Equipment
      • A Need for Pet Dental Specialists
      • Pet Dental Insurance
    • Dental Services from Other Pet Care Professionals
      • Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings' Efficacy Debated
      • The Risks of Non-Anesthesia Dentistry
      • Anesthesia-Free Cleanings and Legislation
  • Pet Oral Care Products
    • Chapter Highlights
    • Product Overview
      • Pet Oral Care Products Offer Wellness, Convenience Benefits
      • Pet Owners Discontinuing Oral Care Products
    • Oral Care Product Marketers
      • Top Four Dominate Mass-Market Oral Care
      • Oral Care in Pet Specialty Channel
      • Veterinary Channel
      • Virbac's Strong Presence in Veterinary Channel
      • Private-Label Oral Care
      • Pet Oral Care Marketer Activity
      • Manna Pro Products Acquires PetzLife
      • WellPet Acquires Whimzees
      • Pet Oral Care Marketers Do Good
      • ProBiora Supports Oral Health in Rescued Dogs and Cats
      • Brite Bite Donates Chew Toy to Shelters
      • Natural Pet Oral Care Product Marketers
    • Retailing Oral Care/Dental Hygiene Products
      • Pet Specialty Retail Outlets
      • PetSmart
      • Petco
      • Independent Pet
      • Mass-Market Retail Outlets
      • Online Retailers
    • Dental Chews and Treats
      • Grain-Free Dental Chews
      • Multi-Functional Dental Chews and Treats
      • Focus on Fresh Breath
      • Toothpaste-Infused Chews and Treats
      • Dental Treats for Cats
      • The Dental Treat Consumer
      • Dental Treat Brand Purchaser Demographics
        • Table | Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Pedigree Dentastix, 2017 (percent, index and number of pet
        • Table | Key Demographic Indicators for Purchasing Feline Greenies, 2017 (percent, index and number of pet tr
    • Dental Foods
    • Teeth Cleaning Aids
      • Natural Products Key in Teeth Cleaning Segment
    • Non-Edible Chew Products
      • Rope Chews Provide Mechanical Cleaning
      • Long-Lasting Chews Provide Entertainment, Oral Care Benefits

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