Pet care market sees robust growth

More pet clinics: A vet (left) at a facility in Shenzhen giving a dog an injection. People are more willing to spend on their pets nowadays, boosting the pet clinic market. — China Daily

OWNING a pet can be a joyful and rewarding experience, but it also involves worry and responsibility. And nothing upsets pet owners more than seeing their beloved companions suffering from sickness.

Increasing awareness of the health and well-being of pets among Chinese owners has seen the pet clinic market boom at an unprecedented rate, particularly in the past five years.