Recent Articles from Sandy Robins
Humane Ways to Prevent Cats from Clawing Furniture
With so many behavioral and training products that address all unacceptable feline behaviors—particularly destruction of furniture—many believe there is no need for cat owners to even consider declawing a cat, an operation that the veterinary community says causes behavioral issues, especially relating to litter box usage. “Pet owners often believe that declawing their cats is […]
Solution-based Products for Canines’ Undesirable Behavior
There is a varied array of products available to help shape positive dog behaviors and assist in curbing unwanted conduct. Ways to help draw attention to the selection of products available in pet specialty stores include holding workshops with behaviorists and lifestyle experts and adding relevant content to store websites. Each owner might experience a […]
Strollers, Harnesses and Catios Offer Felines More Freedom
With the growing feline enrichment movement comes more focus on products that give cats access to the outdoors, whether it’s on a leash, in a stroller or in specially designed, secure outdoor areas ranging from window boxes to full enclosures that cats can share with their favorite people. Cynthia Chomos, founder and owner of Seattle–based […]
Supplements Offer A Little Extra Love by Reducing Pain and More
Doting pet parents often ask, “What supplements should I be giving my pets? And more importantly, from what age?” Heidi Nevala, president and founder of Natura Petz Organics, says those are good questions to be asking. “The reality is that much like people, our pets often benefit from a more singular approach. So if there […]
Interactive Cat Toys Provide Endless Entertainment
These days, the term “interactive cat toys” best describes a variety of products from battery operated toys, toys for owners to interact with their felines such as wands, as well as general cat-nip infused toys for cats to play with by themselves and each other. Consequently, there is lots of scope for retailers to create […]
Retailers Present Solutions to Dogs’ Stress and Anxiety
With growing research and understanding of dogs with regard to separation anxiety and other behavior fueled by loud noises and other issues, behaviorists are advising dog owners to consider many of the aids now available at pet specialty retailers that address such anxiety and behavioral problems. In 2016, Dr. Marty Becker, known ubiquitously as America’s […]
Manufacturers Offer More ‘Made in USA’ Formulas for Finicky Felines
The mantra “made in America” is leading the charge when it comes to pet food. It is even defining the products getting the most attention in the cat food aisle. The newest cat food kibble formula from Annamaet Pet Food, Feline Sustain No. 29, highlights that manufacturers are cognizant of this and equally fussy about […]
USA-Made Petfood to Fit Every Dogs’ Needs
Dog owners strive to give their pets diets that mirror their own high standards in quality and balanced nutrition and that, at the same time, meet the needs of individual breeds, dog sizes and canine lifestyle trends. According to Earle Davis, district manager for Pet Supply stores in southern California, when it comes to selecting […]
Cat Waste Solutions can be Safe for the Earth
Once upon a time, a cat owner went to her local store to look for a sustainable cat litter for her favorite feline, and her purchase was a pretty easy choice because it was such a niche market. That scenario has certainly changed as the selection of eco-friendly litters has expanded to include varieties made […]
Lending Older Dogs a Hand with Senior-specific Products
With dogs living longer, the number of senior pets is on the rise. Now, with those over 7 years of age being categorized as adults and subcategorized as geriatric, it gives pet specialty retailers a golden opportunity to focus on this market and stock the growing number of products targeting this category beyond just food […]
Flea and Tick Solutions for which Cat Owners will be Thankful
It’s interesting to note that when it comes to advertising flea and tick products, the focus is primarily on dogs. However, according to research done by the Hartz Mountain Corporation, cats in fact suffer more flea and tick problems than dogs. This is attributed to the fact that cats are very successful at grooming themselves […]
Protect Dogs Against Pests
According to Dr. Gad Baneth DVM, PhD, the director of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a world-renowned expert on canine vector-borne diseases, companion vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) pose a growing global threat as they continue their spread far from their traditional geographical and temporal restraints as a result […]