Also, there are favorable growth trends in the animal & pet care industry and the potential for buyouts of the smaller companies by big pharma companies with animal health divisions such as SGP & PFE, but I am sure you know all of this based on the extensive research required for such a comment -- "is it just me or does this seem a bit ridiculous" --
Domestically, pet spending for 2008 is estimated to be about $43.4 billion, up from $23 billion in 1998.
The worldwide market for animal healthcare, excluding bulk feed and nutrition products, is expected to reach just under $20 billion in 2008, experiencing growth of 26% from a level of $15.6 billion in 2003.
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Also, there are favorable growth trends in the animal & pet care industry and the potential for buyouts of the smaller companies by big pharma companies with animal health divisions such as SGP & PFE, but I am sure you know all of this based on the extensive research required for such a comment -- "is it just me or does this seem a bit ridiculous" --
Domestically, pet spending for 2008 is estimated to be about $43.4 billion, up from $23 billion in 1998.
The worldwide market for animal healthcare, excluding bulk feed and nutrition products, is expected to reach just under $20 billion in 2008, experiencing growth of 26% from a level of $15.6 billion in 2003.