Recent Articles from Tom Mazorlig
Pet Age Celebrates 45 Years
In 1971, the first lunar buggy jolted across the moon. The first episode of “All in the Family” aired. The first child got in line at Florida’s Walt Disney World. And the first issue of a new magazine called “Pet Age” was published with the goal of covering the business of pets. Little did we […]
It Was 45 Years Ago Today
Welcome to our 45th Anniversary issue! It’s quite a milestone for a magazine to still be going strong after 45 years. It’s also a milestone I share with Pet Age, as I’m two months older than this publication. According to tradition, the gift for the forty-fifth year is sapphires. I’ve always been more partial to […]
Reptile Rations
When considering different packaged foods, reptile owners make their selections based on similar criteria as other pet owners. They want the foods to be healthy and, ideally, natural. “Reptile keepers’ number one concern is whether the food is providing their animal with the proper nutrients required to keep them healthy,” said Trevor MacLean, national director […]
All in the Name: Pet Age’s Distributor of the Year 2016, Pet Food Experts
Editor’s Note Everyone at Pet Age is pleased to feature the third recipient of our annual Distributor of the Year Award, Pet Food Experts. Pet Food Experts was chosen by a panel of independent judges, and the company exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding distributor. Pet Age created this award to honor distributors; these are […]
A Change Will Do You Good
This is a milestone issue you hold in your hands. On top of our normal coverage of all that is new and noteworthy in the pet industry, we’ve got other really big things going on in this issue. The first thing you are likely to notice is our redesign. The Pet Age team has been […]
Getting My Feet Wet
As I mentioned in my last letter, I’m in the planning stages of setting up my first saltwater tank. My eventual goal is to have a mini reef tank with corals, clams, fish and other interesting and beautiful organisms. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and talking to marine tank keepers so I will […]
Get Crabby
Hermit crabs are perennial favorites in the pet industry. Their cute appearance, ease of care and interesting behaviors make them popular pets, especially for families with young children. Despite these attributes, the popularity of hermit crabs does not appear to be growing, according to Paul Manger, manager at Florida Marine Research, one of the largest […]
Beyond the Bowl
Manufacturers offer many ways to provide food and water to reptiles.
Zen and the Art of Pet Products
Zen Pet maintains high quality standards for veterinary and pet store customers.
Good Dog Foundation Held Fifth Fundraising Gala, Honored Planet Dog in New York
The Good Dog Foundation held its fifth fundraising gala on May 17 at Gustavino’s in New York City.
Healthier Herps
Variety of reptile dietary supplements and medications keeps expanding.