I participated in the 3rd Interpet Osaka as one of the panelists for the panel discussion titled “Future outlook for the Japanese pet industry” on June 13th, 2025.
Thank you to the many friends and acquaintances who came to support me.
I was harsh on both original and generic manufacturers of animal medicines, but I would appreciate it if they could provide unbiased and accurate information, otherwise wholesalers and veterinarians will spread misinformation to pet owners.
Facilitator Chairman Dr. Koshimura also said, “Currently, senior dogs and cats account for more than half of the total, and newborn puppies and kittens account for less than 4%, so a significant decrease in the number of pets kept is inevitable. In 7-8 years, veterinary clinics will begin to be eliminated. Can anyone give their opinion on this?” He asked all the panelists and I answered since I was a representative of veterinarians there.
My biggest concern is that owners will stop visiting veterinary clinics due to rising veterinary medical costs, which is actually happening in the United States and other countries.
