Recent Articles from Colleen Murphy
Putting Grooming on a Pedestal
It’s clear that SuperZoo places an emphasis on grooming. One of the show’s six neighborhoods, “Groomer’s Court,” will be set aside for companies that specialize in grooming products, and the show will also host several grooming contests. According to Judy Breton, the director of Grooming and Special Services for SuperZoo, the choice to do so […]
Kicking Off the First Day of SuperZoo’s Trade Show
Today’s the day—the first day of SuperZoo’s trade show! There will be plenty of new products, old friends and familiar faces to see while walking the four miles’ worth of aisles. According to SuperZoo, nearly 1,100 exhibiting companies will be filling more than 2,600 booths. Today, at 2 p.m., the World Pet Association will present the […]
Networking Reception and New Products Showcase Awards
You might be trying to figure out how to best plan your SuperZoo experience by seeing how to fit in the most educational seminars that you can while also leaving time to walk the trade show floor. When mapping out your days here, don’t forget about two of SuperZoo’s biggest events: the Networking Reception and […]
Reptilian Fascination: A Q&A with the Owner of LLLReptile and Supply Company, Inc.,
According to his company’s website, Loren Leigh was “never a self-proclaimed reptile person” when he was growing up. Years later, as owner of LLLReptile and Supply Company, Inc., and its wholesale division, Vista Pet Supply, it is clear that things have changed. “I got into reptiles later in my life, in my late teens,” Leigh […]
Natural Pet Products: More Than a Trend
When Earth Animal first started out, its natural products were “a hard sell,” according to company founder Susan Goldstein. That was 1979. Fast forward 38 years, and natural products are not only well-received by retailers and consumers—they are demanded. Providing pets with a natural lifestyle—from their food, supplements and toys to their grooming products and […]
Pet Parent Patriotism: The Popularity of Made in the USA Products
“Made in the USA.” The phrase is short and simple, yet the four words carry such significance. For most consumers, having “Made in the USA” on a product’s package means they are buying a high-quality item and supporting U.S. jobs. The “Made in the USA” label means that for pet parents as well, but for […]
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Involving WellPet
In a class action complaint filed in August 2016, Dale Sabo, “on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated,” accused WellPet of falsely advertising its products as being “Made in the USA” even though some vitamins and minerals are not sourced in the U.S. Last week, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, the Cook […]
Inside the Internet’s Feline Obsession
What is it about cats? People love them. In fact, they can’t get enough of them—especially online. Cats are all over the internet. They star in viral videos and make any meme an instant hit. Some cats, such as Grumpy Cat and Taylor Swift’s two cats, Meredith and Olivia, have even become household names after […]
Party Animal Pet Food Recalls Certain Products from Store Shelves after Alleged Pentobarbital Contamination
Update: The FDA has listed these two lines of Party Animal under the “Recall” section of its website. The below was posted on Party Animal’s homepage on April 17 after a customer in Texas sent samples of Party Animal’s Cocolicious to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for testing after a pet became sick. According […]
Humanizing Cats: From Barnyard to Bedroom
George Eigenhauser knows cats. He is director at large of The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), a nonprofit organization that has the largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world, and a board member with Winn Foundation, which strives to enhance the relationship between cats and humans by fostering improvements in feline health through research and education. […]
The Healing Power of Vetericyn
Vetericyn, a manufacturer of high quality, innovative and reliable animal healthcare products, understands that cats can sometimes require a little first aid and preventative care. “Their humor requires no explanation. Cats are super independent and have quirky and unique personalities,” the Vetericyn website states. “They love attention and make a major point to get yours… […]
Staying Topical: How These 3 Cat Products Got Their Start
For Meowijuana, it was sitting in a circle, joking with friends and “meowing” just like in the movie “Super Troopers.” For Politikats, it was growing up with a diplomat for a dad, studying political science in school and being constantly bombarded with political news. For Apollo Peak, it was wanting to share a drink with […]