亚洲宠物展人气火爆，老年宠物健康成关注焦点
中新网上海8月23日电 (杨海燕 李秋莹) 第26届亚洲宠物展（简称“亚宠展”）正在上海新国际博览中心举行，吸引了众多“铲屎官”前来打卡、采购。本届展会规模再创新高，30万平方米展出面积，汇聚了2500多家海内外展商，完整覆盖宠物上下游全产业链，预计吸引10万名宠物从业者及35万名消费者到场。
随着宠物寿命不断延长，中国初代、二代宠物迈入老龄化阶段，“宠物老龄化”需求随之涌现。如何“为宠物养老”？成为“铲屎官”们一大难题。
本届亚宠展首次设立了老龄宠物养老示范区——亚宠大健康养老专区，汇聚了众多宠物医疗最新产品与前沿科技，为老年宠物提供更好的养护、健康保健和服务，以满足老年宠物的特殊需求。
老年宠物健康需求增长，营养品和医疗服务受关注
相关数据显示，2023年中国犬猫总数达1.2亿只，其中犬总数为5175万只。目前中国老龄宠物比例已达到20%。
京东健康宠物健康采销经理刘瑞表示，从京东健康的销售数据来看，大家越来越关注上了年纪的宠物的健康情况，宠物营养品很受欢迎，尤其是宠物软骨素、口腔护理、心肝肾养护、免疫提升等相关品类，成交增速较快。
亚宠展上，新瑞鹏集团免费义诊专区人气颇高，有资深兽医专家坐诊，为逛展宠物提供健康检查和咨询服务，传递科学养宠、健康养宠的理念，帮助“铲屎官”们更好地照顾自家宠物。
科技助力宠物养老，智能产品为“铲屎官”减负
除了传统的宠物医疗服务，科技也为宠物养老带来了新的解决方案。智能逗宠相机、定时喂食器、猫脸识别等智能产品，让“铲屎官”在千里之外，也能实时查看宠物状态，解决“上班族”养宠的后顾之忧。
“银发族”加入养宠大军，宠物行业迎来新机遇
伴随着中国宠物数量激增及宠物行业的蓬勃发展，除了年轻人群体，越来越多的“银发族”加入“养宠大军”，大家也更加重视宠物的生活品质。《2023-2024年中国宠物行业白皮书(消费报告)》显示，2023年，我国城镇宠物消费市场规模已达2793亿元，预计到2026年将跃升至3613亿元。
《宠物行业蓝皮书：2024中国宠物行业发展报告》显示，10岁至30岁的年轻宠物主占比超六成，约四成的宠物主养宠时间不超过三年；尽管现阶段60岁以上养宠人群占比不高，但17%是养宠不足一年的新晋养宠人士，新手养宠比例仅低于25岁以下人群，随着人口老龄化，“银发族”将成为市场重要的潜力人群。
亚宠展的火爆，也反映了中国宠物行业的发展趋势，老年宠物的健康需求将成为未来市场的重要增长点。宠物行业需要不断创新，提供更多针对老年宠物的健康产品和服务，满足“铲屎官”们对宠物养老的期待。
英语如下：
Asia Pet Expo Booms, Senior Pet Health Takes Center Stage
Keywords: Asia Pet Expo, senior pets, booming popularity
Shanghai, August23 (China News Service) – The 26th Asia Pet Expo (APE), currently underway at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, has attracteda massive crowd of pet owners eager to explore and purchase. This year’s expo, breaking records with a 300,000 square meterexhibition area, features over 2,500 exhibitors from both domestic and international markets, encompassing the entire pet industry chain. It is expected to draw 100,000 industry professionals and 350,000 consumers.
As pet lifespans continue to extend, China’s first and second generations of pets are entering their senior years, leading to a surge in demand for “pet aging” services. “How to care foraging pets?” has become a significant concern for pet owners.
This year, APE has introduced a dedicated “Senior Pet Care Demonstration Zone,” the Asia Pet Health and Elderly Care Zone. This new section showcases the latest pet healthcare products and cutting-edge technologies, offering comprehensive care, health maintenance, and services specifically tailored tothe unique needs of senior pets.
Growing Demand for Senior Pet Health: Nutritional Supplements and Medical Services Gain Attention
Data reveals that China’s dog and cat population reached 120 million in 2023, with dogs accounting for 51.75 million. Currently, senior petsconstitute 20% of the total pet population in China.
Liu Rui, Pet Health Procurement Manager at JD Health, notes that their sales data reflects a growing focus on senior pet health. Pet nutritional supplements are particularly popular, with categories like pet chondroitin, oral care, heart, liver, and kidney care, and immune enhancement experiencing rapid sales growth.
At APE, the New Ruipeng Group’s free consultation zone has been a popular attraction. Senior veterinary experts provide health checks and consultations for pets visiting the expo, promoting scientific and healthy pet care practices and empowering pet owners to better care for their furry companions.
Technology Aids Pet Aging: Smart Products Offer Relief for Pet Owners
Beyond traditional pet healthcare services, technology is introducing innovative solutions for pet aging. Smart pet cameras, automatic feeders, and cat face recognition devices allow pet owners to monitor their pets’ well-being remotely, alleviating the concerns of busy pet owners.
“Silver Generation” Joins the Pet-Owning Ranks, Opening New Opportunities for the Pet Industry
With the rapid growth of China’s pet population and the flourishing pet industry, an increasing number of “silver generation” individuals are joining the pet-owning community, placing a greater emphasis on pet quality oflife. The “2023-2024 China Pet Industry White Paper (Consumer Report)” indicates that the Chinese urban pet consumer market reached 279.3 billion yuan in 2023, with projections for a jump to 361.3 billion yuan by 2026.
The “Pet Industry Blue Book: 2024 China Pet Industry Development Report” highlights that over 60% of pet owners are aged 10 to 30, with approximately 40% having owned pets for less than three years. While the proportion of pet owners over60 is currently low, 17% are new pet owners within the past year, a percentage second only to those under 25. As China’s population ages, the “silver generation” will become a significant potential market segment.
The bustling atmosphere at APE reflects the trends in China’spet industry, where the health needs of senior pets will become a crucial growth driver in the future. The pet industry must continuously innovate, offering a wider range of health products and services specifically designed for senior pets to meet the expectations of pet owners seeking optimal care for their aging companions.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2024/08-23/10273780.shtml
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