반려동물 수술후 통증 관리 치료제 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 동물별, 제품별, 투여 경로별, 지역별＆경쟁(2021-2031년)

The Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market is projected to expand from USD 214.56 Million in 2025 to USD 344.66 Million by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 8.22%. This sector comprises pharmaceutical agents, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids, designed to alleviate acute pain in pets following surgical interventions. The market is primarily driven by the rising volume of orthopedic and dental procedures in veterinary clinics, alongside elevated clinical standards for animal welfare. Furthermore, the growth is supported by improvements in veterinary infrastructure and the introduction of novel drug delivery systems that enhance the effectiveness of pain relief solutions.

Significant financial commitment from pet owners regarding animal health further reinforces market progress. According to the American Pet Products Association, United States expenditure on veterinary care and product sales reached $39.8 billion in 2024. However, despite this strong spending, the high costs associated with complex surgical interventions and necessary pain management protocols pose a substantial challenge. These expenses can restrict access to optimal care for economically constrained pet owners, thereby potentially hindering broader expansion of the market.

Market Driver

Increasing rates of companion animal ownership and adoption serve as a primary catalyst for the Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market. As the pet population grows, there is a natural rise in the absolute number of animals requiring veterinary care, including surgeries for orthopedic conditions, soft tissue injuries, and dental diseases. This surge generates a direct demand for postoperative pain therapeutics, as a larger patient base necessitates a higher volume of analgesic prescriptions. Additionally, the strengthening human-animal bond drives owners to seek advanced medical care, ensuring their pets receive pain relief comparable to human standards. According to the 'Pet Data Report 2024' by UK Pet Food in March 2024, the United Kingdom's pet population reached 36 million, with 60% of households owning a companion animal, significantly widening the addressable market for effective therapeutic solutions.

Advancements in analgesic drug development and delivery systems constitute a second critical driver, fundamentally reshaping clinical treatment protocols. The industry is transitioning from traditional short-acting opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs toward long-acting, targeted therapies such as monoclonal antibodies, which offer enhanced safety and compliance for chronic and postoperative pain. These innovations encourage veterinarians to prescribe pain management more frequently and for extended durations. This trend is highlighted by Zoetis's 'Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results' in November 2024, which reported that their monoclonal antibody portfolio for osteoarthritis pain, including Librela and Solensia, achieved 97% operational revenue growth globally. Furthermore, the sector's robust financial health supports continued innovation; Elanco Animal Health reported full-year 2023 revenue of $4.417 billion in February 2024, underscoring the significant investment capacity available for developing next-generation veterinary therapeutics.

Market Challenge

The high cost associated with advanced surgical interventions and subsequent pain management protocols represents a significant barrier to the growth of the Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market. When veterinary care becomes financially prohibitive, economically constrained pet owners are often compelled to decline necessary orthopedic or dental surgeries for their animals. Since the demand for postoperative pain therapeutics is directly linked to the volume of surgical procedures performed, any reduction in surgical caseloads immediately diminishes the total addressable market for these pharmaceutical agents.

Consequently, this financial pressure forces owners to delay or abandon potential veterinary treatments, effectively contracting the customer base for prescription pain relief solutions. This trend is evident in recent industry data showing a decline in veterinary utilization. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, data collected between August 2023 and August 2024 indicated a 2.3% decrease in patient visits across veterinary practices in the United States. This drop in engagement suggests that rising costs are causing owners to forego professional care, thereby reducing the opportunities for veterinarians to prescribe and administer postoperative analgesics.

Market Trends

The shift toward opioid-sparing and non-opioid therapeutics is rapidly redefining clinical practices within the Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market. This trend is primarily driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny on opioid prescriptions and persistent supply chain instabilities that threaten the availability of controlled substances for veterinary use. As a result, clinicians are pivoting toward multimodal protocols that prioritize non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), local anesthetics, and alpha-2 agonists to minimize reliance on systemic opioids while ensuring effective analgesia. The urgency of this transition is highlighted by supply constraints; according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in their December 2024 'Drug Shortages Statistics', there were 214 active drug shortages in the United States, with significant disruptions in opioid analgesics, compelling practitioners to adopt alternative therapeutic strategies.

Simultaneously, the development of liposome-encapsulated drug technologies is emerging as a transformative approach for extending the duration of postoperative pain relief. These advanced formulations, such as liposomal bupivacaine, allow for a single administration of a local anesthetic that releases the active ingredient over several days, covering the critical 72-hour post-surgical window without the need for catheters or repeated injections. This technology addresses compliance challenges and reduces the stress associated with frequent medication administration in recovering pets. The commercial success of companies investing in these specialized delivery platforms validates this market trajectory; according to Elanco Animal Health's 'Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results' in November 2024, the company reported Pet Health revenue of $486 million, reinforcing the robust financial viability of its specialized surgical and pain management portfolio which includes advanced long-acting therapeutics.

Key Market Players

• Zoetis Inc.
• Merck & Co., Inc.
• Elanco Animal Health Inc.
• Ceva Sante Animale S.A.
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
• Norbrook Laboratories
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
• Chanelle Pharma
• Bimeda Holdings Limited
• VETOQUINOL S.A.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market, By Animal

• Dogs
• Cats
• Horses
• Others

Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market, By Product

• NSAIDs
• Anesthetics
• Opioids
• Others

Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market, By Route of Administration

• Oral
• Injectable

Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market, By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Animal (Dogs, Cats, Horses, Others)
  • 5.2.2. By Product (NSAIDs, Anesthetics, Opioids, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Route of Administration (Oral, Injectable)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Animal
  • 6.2.2. By Product
  • 6.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Animal
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Product
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 6.3.2. Canada Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Animal
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Product
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Animal
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Product
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By Route of Administration

7. Europe Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Animal
  • 7.2.2. By Product
  • 7.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Animal
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Product
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 7.3.2. France Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Animal
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Product
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Animal
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Product
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 7.3.4. Italy Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Animal
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Product
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 7.3.5. Spain Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Animal
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Product
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By Route of Administration

8. Asia Pacific Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Animal
  • 8.2.2. By Product
  • 8.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Animal
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Product
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 8.3.2. India Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Animal
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Product
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 8.3.3. Japan Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Animal
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Product
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Animal
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Product
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 8.3.5. Australia Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Animal
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Product
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By Route of Administration

9. Middle East & Africa Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Animal
  • 9.2.2. By Product
  • 9.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Animal
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Product
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 9.3.2. UAE Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Animal
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Product
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Animal
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Product
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By Route of Administration

10. South America Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Animal
  • 10.2.2. By Product
  • 10.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Animal
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Product
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Animal
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Product
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By Route of Administration
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Animal
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Product
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By Route of Administration

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Companion Animal Postoperative Pain Management Therapeutics Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Zoetis Inc.
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Merck & Co., Inc.
• 15.3. Elanco Animal Health Inc.
• 15.4. Ceva Sante Animale S.A.
• 15.5. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
• 15.6. Norbrook Laboratories
• 15.7. Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
• 15.8. Chanelle Pharma
• 15.9. Bimeda Holdings Limited
• 15.10. VETOQUINOL S.A.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer