Industry Overview - The pet medical market is transitioning from a niche sector to a competitive arena, driven by the increasing demand for pet healthcare as pets are considered family members [1][2] - The pet medical market is projected to account for approximately 28% of total pet consumption in urban China by 2024, with a market size of around 800 billion yuan [2] Company Involvement - Numerous listed companies and large pharmaceutical firms are entering the pet medicine sector, including Hai Zheng Pharmaceutical, Huadong Medicine, and Reap Bio [2][3] - Hai Zheng Dongbao, a subsidiary of Hai Zheng Pharmaceutical, has become a leading brand in the domestic pet medicine market, focusing on deworming drugs and vaccines [3] Market Potential - The pet medicine market is primarily composed of deworming drugs, skin disease medications, and vaccines, with deworming drugs accounting for about 60% of the market share [4] - There is a significant demand for medications targeting elderly pets, chronic diseases, and tumors, indicating a potential growth area for the pet medicine industry [5][6] R&D and Innovation - The R&D costs for pet medicines are significantly lower than for human medicines, with pet innovation drugs typically costing between 20 million to 30 million yuan [2][5] - Hai Zheng Dongbao plans to leverage its human medicine resources to enhance its pet medicine R&D capabilities, aiming to reduce costs and risks [3][6] Vaccine Development - The domestic pet vaccine market is experiencing accelerated progress in local alternatives, with the first domestically approved cat trivalent vaccine set to launch in January 2024 [7] - By mid-2025, 11 domestic cat trivalent vaccines are expected to be available, with domestic vaccines capturing a 25% market share [7][8] Future Outlook - The aging pet population is anticipated to drive the demand for pet healthcare services, with over 30 million pets expected to enter middle age in the next three years [5] - Companies are focusing on developing a product matrix that includes both vaccines and chemical drugs to meet the growing market needs [8]