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Industry News

Mar 15, 2024

The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. Forges Distribution Partnership with Sunshine Pet Supplies

The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. has forged a new partnership with Sunshine Pet Supplies, a distributor dedicated to serving the independent pet industry in the southern United States. The collaboration aims to expand access Lazy Dog’s treats for retailers across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Virginia. Sunshine […]

Mar 15, 2024

WPA Reports GROOM’D 2024 Set New Attendance Records, Announces Grooming Competition Winners

GROOM’D, the grooming-focused conference and trade show for the pet care community, recently concluded its 2024 gathering, drawing nearly 4,000 industry professionals to the Georgia International Conference Center from March 8 to 10 in College Park, Georgia. This year’s event saw a notable 15 percent increase in attendance compared to 2023, attracting nearly 4,000 pet […]

Mar 15, 2024

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Donates 1.9M Doses of NexGard PLUS to Animal Shelters

The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, through its Product Donation Program, has made a significant contribution to animal shelters across the country. The Product Donation Program donates Boehringer Ingelheim medicines to approved nonprofit partners who distribute the medicines around the world where there is tremendous unmet need. The foundation has donated 1.9 million doses of NexGard [&hel[...]

Mar 14, 2024

Wag Heaven Pet Supplies Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Pekin Duck Bill

Several Georgetown organizations and businesses are coming together to help a duck in need. Polly, an adult female Pekin duck missing half of her bill, was found and brought to All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Texas. Southwestern University’s Makerspace 3D Print Studio has offered to design and print a 3D replica of Polly’s […]

Mar 14, 2024

Jazwares Pets Reveals New Partnerships, Squishmallows Products at Global Pet Expo

Leading global toy company Jazwares is ready to raise the “woof” at Global Pet Expo in Orlando with the announcement of two brand-new collaborations with Disney and The Pokémon Company International, and a sneak peek at exciting new Jazwares Pets product lines from such beloved franchises as Hello Kitty and Friends and Jazwares’ very own […]

Mar 14, 2024

Holistic Pet Brand Austin and Kat Announces New Distribution Partnership, Expands Reach Across US

Austin and Kat, a brand specializing in holistic pet remedies, and Nelson Wholesale Service, a distributor of animal health products, have partnered to distribute products in Texas and surrounding areas in the South and Southeastern U.S. The partnership focuses on Austin and Kat’s Blend#4 formula, which contains increased cannabinoids and CBDA, providing effective solutions for […]

Mar 14, 2024

Pet Resort Hospitality Group Appoints Jason Duffy as New CEO

The board of directors of Pet Resort Hospitality Group (PRHG), a leader in the pet services industry, recently announced the appointment of Jason Duffy as chief executive officer. Duffy comes to PRHG as an experienced operating executive with broad multi-site consumer services and pet resort leadership experience. Before joining PRHG, Duffy was the VP of […]

Mar 14, 2024

Pet Food Maker Muenster Milling Opens New Freeze-Drying Facility in Texas

Muenster Milling Company, an extruded and freeze-dried pet food manufacturer, has announced the completion of its new freeze-drying facility in Denton, Texas. The new, vertically-integrated facility includes raw meat processing capabilities that can produce a variety of protein blends and nutritional profiles, state-of-the-art freeze drying and turnkey retail packaging in many sizes. With the open[...]

Mar 13, 2024

Woof, PFX Distribution Partnership Brings Wellness-Infused Play Products to Independent Pet Retailers

Woof, a pioneer in merging the functional wellness and play categories for dogs, recently announced its partnership with Pet Food Experts (PFX), a leading distributor of pet products to independent pet retailers. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Woof as the company expands its reach to provide pet owners nationwide with innovative solutions that prioritize […]

Mar 13, 2024

After Animal-Related Event, FDA Reminds Veterinarians, Pet Parents About Eye Drop Recalls

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is reminding veterinarians and pet owners about recent recalls of eye drops marketed under several brands, due to the risk of eye infection. Most recently, several brands, which include Cardinal Health and Harvard Drug Group, issued voluntary recalls of eye drops in November 2023. These products were marketed for […]

Mar 13, 2024

Pet Promo Pack Offers Retailers, Manufacturers New Sampling Opportunity

Pet Promo Pack has announced the launch of its new pet product retail sample box. This box connects pet retailers with a curated selection of top pet brands, providing them access to emerging brands not typically available through their current distributors. It also offers pet brands the chance to reach and sell directly to hundreds […]

Mar 13, 2024

Pet Wellness Leader Phil Bramel Joins NaturVet as Chief Commercial Officer

NaturVet, the 30-year pioneer and present-day innovator of the pet health and wellness industry, is pleased to announce Phil Bramel as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Bramel brings a wealth of retail and sales expertise to the NaturVet family, with an illustrious 36-year career in various leadership roles within the pet health and wellness sector […]