Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Insights - The current state of pet hospitals shows a fragmented supply that is awaiting consolidation, while demand is rapidly growing, revealing new opportunities [3][21] - The trend in pet hospitals is moving towards chain development, with a focus on classification integration and specialization [4][50] Summary by Sections 1. Current Development of Pet Hospitals - The supply side of pet hospitals in China is still in the early stages of scale and specialization, with a competitive landscape that is fragmented; the CR3 is only 13% in 2024, and the chain rate is about 25% [3][14] - The pet diagnosis market is expanding quickly, with pet hospitals accounting for nearly 60% of the market; structural opportunities exist, particularly with the increasing number of cats and higher single-consumption rates for dogs [22][31] 2. Development Trends of Pet Hospitals - The chain rate of pet hospitals has steadily increased from 5% in 2017 to 25% in 2024, indicating a fivefold growth [50] - The industry is moving towards a classification and integration model, with 70% of hospitals already offering specialized services, particularly in feline care [55][60]