Pfizer offshoot Zoetis lines up 'potential blockbuster' pet meds for Japan

More players enter growing market as domestic spending per animal rises The lifespans of cats and dogs are growing longer, leading to more spending on medicines and treatments. (Photo by Soichiro Ono)

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November 13, 2026 05:06 JST

TOKYO -- The market for cancer and chronic illness treatments for pets is growing in Japan as household animals live longer lives, prompting companies such as U.S.-based Zoetis to launch new therapeutics here.

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