Recent Articles from Colleen Murphy
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 […]
9 Cat Products for a Healthy Life
It is said that cats have nine lives, but we know this is not true. Each cat, of course, has one life—and it is important to ensure that cats live a healthy and balanced lifestyle so that their life is a full and happy one. “Cats, in general, are being more recognized as valued members […]
Talking ‘Bout the Generations’ Spending
A 20-year-old college student with a pet hamster in his dorm room. A 32-year-old married couple with two children and a dog. A 50-year-old couple with a cat and their kids’ college loans to pay off. A 65-year-old retiree with a pet iguana. These people are all pet owners and have all had a hand […]
Pet Age Previews Global Pet Expo
Pet Age spent Wednesday, March 21, setting up its booth for the 2017 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. Check us out at Booth #3085 for a free magazine and some Pet Age swag!
Behind the Scenes of Global Pet Expo
Anne Ferrante is a busy person, and that might have never been truer than during the months leading up to Global Pet Expo. It was then that Ferrante, the senior vice president of member relations and business development for American Pet Products Association (APPA), was helping to organize this year’s event, making it the massive occasion […]
Petcurean, Walking Palm Donate Products to FosterFurKids, SaveARescue
Petcurean is partnering with both FosterFurKids and SaveARescue while Walking Palm will be donating its products to SaveARescue for two contests the organizations are running. FosterFurKids, a national web database created by Alison Eastwood that connects rescue groups and animal shelters with a nationwide network of pet fosters and transporters, is holding a promotion with […]
Super Pet Expo
Super Pet Expo was held February 10-12 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, New Jersey.
Pet Age, Pet Store Pro Host First of Webinar Series
Instagram has over 600 million users. That means pet retailers have plenty of opportunities to connect with their customers on the popular social media platform. But knowing exactly how to make those impressions through the app is key. Pet Age and Pet Store Pro hosted a webinar yesterday, February 28, titled, “Million Words—How to Use […]