The pet care services industry in India has grown at a steady pace in recent years, despite the economic slowdown in the country. This has been made possible by the rising income levels among the population, and also because pet care is a phenomenon that is largely noticeable among the country’s affluent classes. There is a growing tendency among pet owners to splurge on their beloved pets, and pet care products and services such as pet spas, pet day-care centres, pet food, pet clothing and luxury pet accessories such as collars and leashes are finding a lot of takers. A number of domestic as well as foreign companies are doing brisk business in the realm of pet care services. Going ahead, the low level of penetration of the pet care industry in semi-urban and rural areas leaves a lot of scope for expansion. Hide this