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New Year, New Toys: Pet Parents Seek Safe, Durable Toys That Encourage Interaction, Stimulate Senses
While the pet industry is one of constant change, what remains the same is the competitive landscape in the toy sector. Thankfully, the list of reliable toy makers is a lengthy one, with such prominent brands being COLLAR Company, Duckyworld, Zee.Dog, Guru Pet, Vee Enterprises and Tall Tails. Dog and cat toys have been experiencing […]
To Tell the Tooth: From Brushes to Dental Wipes, These Pet Products Have Oral Health Care Covered
It’s widely known that the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends a pet’s teeth and gums be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian for signs of problems and to help keep its mouth healthy. In addition, maintaining a pet’s dental hygiene is a cost-effective precaution for preventing oral infections and diseases. According […]
Fromm Family Foods Launches Bonnihill Farms, Brand’s First Fresh-Frozen Food for Dogs
Press release: Fromm Family Foods Fromm Family Foods has entered the frozen foods category with the introduction of Bonnihill Farms, a collection of gently cooked, fresh-frozen dog food recipes. The line, inspired by the company’s farming heritage, will feature fresh, delicious recipes made in small batches with locally sourced ingredients from the Midwest. As an […]
South Korea Bans Dog Meat Industry at National Assembly, Animal Campaigners ‘Overjoyed’
Press release: Humane Society International South Korea’s National Assembly has today voted through a ban on the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International/Korea have called “history in the making.” Up to 1 million dogs a year are factory farmed and killed for human consumption in the country. The ban, which comes into force […]
Editor’s Select: Products Setting the Gold Standard in the Pet Industry
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households, or 86.9 million, have at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. Each and every one of those companion animals depends on the pet care industry for their daily needs. However, Pet Age also realizes the immense impact those pet parents have on the pet care industry, and […]
Feeding Fundamentals: Brands Offer Insights on Nutritional Needs for Puppies, Kittens
Adding a kitten or puppy to the family is an exciting time. However, it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the youngster’s diet. First-time parents of a kitten or puppy may not understand the different development life stages and how breeds affect the process. While feeding a complete and balanced diet is […]
Cute & Clean: As Grooming Market Grows, Brands Contribute to Pet Industry Success
The grooming sector is booming, thanks in part to more pet parents discovering that the proper treatment of their companion animal’s skin and coat has an enormous impact on its well-being. According to a Market.us report on Globe Newswire, the Pet Grooming Services Market is projected to surpass $10.1 billion by 2032 from $5.3 billion in 2022, and it […]
FDA: Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix & Puppy Mix Due to Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting that Blue Ridge Beef is expanding its recall to include additional lot numbers. This recall includes all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224 of its 2-pound log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2-pound log of Kitten Mix […]
November Petflation Report: Consumer Pet Spending Drops to +4.3% vs 2022
Inflation continues to slow but, according to the Pet Business Professor John Gibbons, it is still far above the target rate. The huge year-over-year (YOY) increases in the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaked in June 2022 at 9.1 percent then began to slow until turning up in July/August 2023. Prices dropped in October and […]
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Manufacturers, Distributors of Unapproved Antimicrobials for Pets
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on December 15 that it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs for violations of federal law. The agency is concerned because these products contain antimicrobials that are important in human medicine and using them without […]
Phil Klein, Alternative Petcare Advocate & Co-Founder of Whiskers Holistic Petcare, Dies at 81
Press release: Whiskers Holistic Petcare Phil Klein, co-owner of Whiskers Holistic Petcare, passed away the morning of November 24 at home in his sleep. He was 81. Since the pandemic he had not been physically present in the store as, eight years prior, he suffered a massive heart attack, making him very high risk should he […]
U.S. Pet Spending by Generation: Gen Xers Spend Most, Millennials Grow Stronger
According to John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor, Americans spent $102.71 billion on their companion animals in 2022, 1.05 percent of $9.79 trillion in total expenditures. Pet spending was up $2.73 billion (+2.7 percent), much less than the $16.23 billion in 2021. In 2020 consumers focused on the necessary segments, food and veterinary, including a food […]
