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Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the pet consumption market in China is rapidly expanding, with the number of urban pets (dogs and cats) expected to exceed 120 million by 2024, driven by changing consumer attitudes and increasing demand [1][2] - Pet owners are increasingly willing to invest time and money in their pets, leading to significant growth in the pet consumption market, particularly in pet food and services, with pet service transaction volume increasing by 3.9 times year-on-year [1][2] - There is a noticeable shift in pet food consumption from merely satisfying hunger to prioritizing quality, with sales of premium pet food products like dried pet food and meat snacks growing rapidly [1] Group 2 - The regional characteristics of pet consumption show that eastern provinces lead in pet product sales, correlating strongly with economic development levels, while provinces like Hainan, Shanxi, Jiangxi, and Anhui exhibit strong potential for pet economic growth [2] - The pet industry faces challenges such as a lack of standards, highlighting the need for continuous innovation, precise nutrition, and health management, alongside policy support and standardization for sustainable market development [2]