Press release: American Pet Products Association The American Pet Products Association (APPA), the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958, this week announced the industry has reached over $100 billion in annual sales, the highest level in industry history. The milestone was released in APPA’s 2020 State of the Industry Report […]
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The 2021 Recipients of Pet Age’s Women of Influence Awards
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award: NINA LEIGH KRUEGER Nina Leigh Krueger has spent the majority of her career in the animal and pet care industry, culminating on January 1, when she became the CEO and President of Nestlé Purina PetCare for the Americas. Krueger is not only the eighth CEO in company history, she is also […] Read More →
Food for Thought: What Contributes to a Pet’s Healthy Diet
In Pet Age’s 2020 What’s New at Global supplement, Dr. Shawn Messonnier – a renowned veterinary physician, expert and author of numerous books, including the “Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats” – recalled his experiences with his clients, ultimately explaining that pet parents are concerned about what constitutes the most nutritious diet and what […] Read More →
Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Linked to Small Pet Turtles
Press release: Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to contact with small pet turtles. Twenty-two cases of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections have been reported in seven states between August […] Read More →
NAVC Launches VMX Rewind for Veterinary Professionals
Press release: North American Veterinary Community The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announces the launch of VMX Rewind, a virtual offering of the most popular sessions featured at VMX, providing veterinary professionals the opportunity to meet their ongoing CE requirements through the topics they value most. Beginning February 6, VMX Rewind will launch a new […] Read More →
Franchise Group to Acquire Pet Supplies Plus Retail Chain for $700M
Press release: Franchise Group Franchise Group, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Pet Supplies Plus (PSP), a leading omnichannel retail chain and franchisor of pet supplies and services, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $700 million from affiliates of Sentinel Capital Partners. Additionally, […] Read More →
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AAFP: End of Elective Declawing Procedures for Cat Friendly Practices
Press release: American Association of Feline Practitioners The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), trusted leader in the veterinary community, is proud to announce a policy update ending elective declawing procedures (onychectomy) for felines in all designated Cat Friendly Practices (CFP). This announcement aligns with the AAFP’s 2017 Position Statement that strongly opposes declawing of cats as an […] Read More →
The Pet Industry’s Philanthropic Response to the Pandemic
Amid the darkness of the COVD-19 pandemic, business shutdowns and political strife in 2020, the pet care industry was a beacon of light by providing some good news during the year. Pet companies raised millions of dollars for rescues and shelters, while members of the pet care community volunteered their time. In addition, nonprofits benefited […] Read More →
Tyson, Supreme Foods Join TPM Digital Marketplace
At a time when the industry is confronting unprecedented challenges and is finding it more difficult than ever to connect in person, Total Pet Market was created this year to provide a platform that offers critical product and merchandising information and simple, user-friendly ways to connect buyers and sellers. Developed by Pet Age, a division […] Read More →
