Global Pet Food market to grow at a CAGR of 6.35 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in urbanization which has increased the purchasing power of people. The Global Pet Food market has also been witnessing a rise in the number of nuclear families. However, health issues faced by pets often restrict people from keeping pets in their homes and could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.