Animal Sedatives Market

Animal Sedatives Market Size - By Drug (Phenothiazines, Alpha-2 Adrenergic, Benzodiazepines), Route of Administration (Parenteral, Oral), Application (Surgical, Diagnostic), Animal (Small, Large), Distribution, Global Forecast (2023-2032)

Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Animal Health and Nutrition | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Animal Sedatives Market Size

Animal Reversives Rising pet ownership, expanding surgical operations in animals, increasing incidence of zoonotic diseases, increasing adoption of pet insurance, increasing animal healthcare expenditure, and growing investment in veterinary product development activities mean that market size, valued USD 145.4 million in 2022, is expected to experience a sustainable rise of CAGR 5.5% up to 2032.

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An animal sedative is a medicine or pharmacological agent used to induce or soothe in animals a condition of drowsiness. Targeting the central nervous system, they assist to reduce its activity, therefore producing a relaxing impact on animals. In animals, they serve to lower tension and anxiety, thereby enabling their cooperation and management during veterinary treatments, operations, dental work, or disease diagnostics.

Animal Sedatives Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2022
Animal Sedatives Market Size in 2022 USD 145.4 Million
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR 5.5%
2032 Value Projection USD 247.2 Million
Historical Data for 2018 to 2022
No. of Pages 256
Tables, Charts & Figures 444
Segments covered Drug class, Route of administration, Application, Animal type, and Region
Growth Drivers
  • increasing pet ownership
  • Rising surgical procedures in animals
  • Increasing incidences of zoonotic diseases
  • Increasing animal healthcare expenditure & growing investment in veterinary product development activities
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Side effects associated with animal sedatives
  • Stringent government regulation for approval of animal sedatives Lack of skilled personnels

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Lockdowns, social distance rules, and prioritizing of essential services during the epidemic caused many veterinary hospitals and clinics to temporarily close or operate with less activity. Under such circumstances, the veterinary clinics let just severe veterinary cases attend them. As a result, non-emergency veterinary operations dropped, which finally helped to lower the general demand for animal sedatives. The epidemic disturbed the animal health sector among other sectors of the supply chain. Many veterinary hospitals and clinics thus ran out of basic supplies including drugs, pet food, or safety gear.

Conversely, the COVID-19 epidemic led a notable increase in pet ownership. A lot of people yearned for company during lockdowns, which drove up pet adoption. The market for animal healthcare has benefited generally from rising pet ownership. The growing frequency of animal diseases drives need for quicker and more effective diagnostic and treatment solutions.

Animal Sedatives Driving Factors 

One of the main forces guiding the development of the animal sedative industry is growing pet ownership. For example, the UK Pet Food Manufacturer's Association estimates that around 62% of UK homes have some sort of animal. Among them, estimates of the cat population ranged from 12 million to 13 million and the dog population from 13 million to People's awareness and worry for their pets and animal welfare following the epidemic drives demand for veterinary services as well.

Growing need for animal diagnostics and surgical treatments in animals in order to offer improved treatment outcomes came from the rising frequency of animal diseases. Rising surgical and diagnostic procedures, growing zoonotic disease incidence, and more attention on animal health and expenditure are among the elements influencing these developments.

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Animal Sedatives Market Analysis

The animal sedatives market is divided according on medication class into phenothiazines, alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, benzodiazepines, butyrophenones, and other pharmacological classes. With 39.4% of the industry's share in 2022 the phenothiazines sector will be the largest. In tiny animals, they offer antiemetic, muscle relaxing, and sedative properties. For dogs and cats, these are the most often used and potent animal sedatives. Among the most often prescribed members of the phenothiazine class of sedatives is acepromazine. One can give this family of drugs orally or parenterally.

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The animal sedatives market is split depending on route of administration into oral and parenteral. By 2032 the paredteral segment should demonstrate value at a CAGR of 5%. Sedatives given parenterally help to guarantee a faster and more consistent absorption into the bloodstream. It guarantees control over dosage for exact administration of sedatives and assists in the fast beginning of action. It improves the bioavailability of sedatives, so ensuring enough and higher absorption of them.

The animal sedatives market is categorized depending on use into surgical, diagnostic, clinical research, and other uses. The surgical procedures segment is expected to have worth USD 59.2 million in 2022. Commonly used in veterinary medications to ease animal surgical operations are the sedatives. They make animals controllable and easy to handle while they help in lowering their nervousness and terror, thereby facilitating the surgical operations. They guarantee staff and animal safety and help them to relax.

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Based on animal type, the animal sedatives market is subdivided into small animals and large animals. The small animal segment is further subdivided into dogs, cats, and other small animals. The large animal segment is further subdivided into cattle, horses, and other large animals. The small animal segment comprised of the largest market share of 73.9%, in 2022. The key factors supporting the expansion of this segment are the rapidly increasing pet ownership, the high prevalence of zoonotic diseases, the increasing adoption of pet insurance, and the increasing need of diagnostics and adequate treatment.

Based on distribution channel, the animal sedatives market is classified into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and other distribution channels. The hospital pharmacies segment held the largest market share of 52.9% in 2022. The increasing prevalence of zoonotic diseases, the growing need of diagnostics, the increasing number of visits to veterinary hospitals and clinics, and the increasing number of veterinary practitioners.

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Based on the region, In 2022, the North American animal sedatives market is expected to reach USD 103.4 million by 2032. This is because of a significant population of pets, well-established veterinary infrastructure, high utilization of animal sedatives for a wide range of applications, including diagnosis, surgical procedures, or animal handling, and increasing animal healthcare expenditure. On the other hand, the Asia Pacific industry is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6% by 2032.

Europe Region

Animal Sedatives Market Share

The prominent players in animal sedatives market are

  • Zoetis Inc
  • Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
  • Virbac
  • Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc
  • Orion Corporation
  • Ceva Animal Health
  • Bayer AG
  • Chanelle Pharma
  • Merck & Co. Inc 
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

Animal Sedatives Industry News

  • In March 2022, the U.S. FDA approved Zenalpha (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection) by Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc as a sedative for dogs that can sedate and make them comfortable while undergoing exams or certain medical procedures leading to product enhancement.
  • In September 2022, Zoetis acquired Jurox Pty Limited for developing, manufacturing, and selling animal health products, leading to growth in sales and revenue of the company.

The global animal sedatives market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments

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By Drug Class

  • Phenothiazines
  • Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Butyrophenones
  • Other drug classes

By Route of Administration

  • Parenteral
  • Oral

 By Application

  • Surgical procedures
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Clinical research studies
  • Other applications

By Animal Type

  • Small animals
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Other small animals 
  • Large animals
  • Cattles
  • Horses
  • Other large animals

By Distribution Channel

  • Hospital pharmacies
  • Retail pharmacies
  • Other distribution channels

 The above information is provided for the following regions and countries

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

 

Table of Content

  • Executive Summary
    1.1 Market Overview
    1.2 Key Findings
    1.3 Market Outlook (2025 & Beyond)

  • Market Introduction
    2.1 Definition and Scope
    2.2 Research Methodology
    2.3 Market Segmentation Overview

  • Market Dynamics
    3.1 Drivers
    3.2 Restraints
    3.3 Opportunities
    3.4 Industry Challenges
    3.5 Regulatory Landscape

  • Animal Sedatives Market by Type
    4.1 Injectable Sedatives
    4.2 Oral Sedatives
    4.3 Inhalant Sedatives
    4.4 Other Types

  • Animal Sedatives Market by Application
    5.1 Companion Animals (Pets)
    5.2 Livestock Animals
    5.3 Wildlife and Zoo Animals
    5.4 Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals
    5.5 Research and Academic Use

  • Competitive Landscape
    6.1 Overview of Key Players
    6.2 Market Share Analysis
    6.3 Recent Developments
    6.4 Strategic Initiatives

  • Key Players Profiled
    7.1 Zoetis Inc.
    7.2 Elanco Animal Health
    7.3 Dechra Pharmaceuticals
    7.4 Merck Animal Health
    7.5 Bayer AG
    7.6 Vetoquinol
    7.7 Virbac
    7.8 Boehringer Ingelheim
    (More companies as applicable)

  • Animal Sedatives Market by Region
    8.1 North America
    8.2 Europe
    8.3 Asia-Pacific
    8.4 Latin America
    8.5 Middle East & Africa

  • Market Forecast and Future Trends (2025–2030)
    9.1 Growth Projections
    9.2 Emerging Technologies and Innovations
    9.3 Sustainability and Green Veterinary Practices

  • Appendix
    10.1 Abbreviations
    10.2 Data Sources
    10.3 Methodology
    10.4 Disclaimer

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