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Brilliant Salmon Oil Launches in North America
Press release: Brilliant Salmon Oil Brilliant Salmon Oil by Hofseth BioCare, the freshest and only human grade fish oil available in the pet market, is now launching in North America. Being introduced to the U.S. and Canada market this month (May 2020), Brilliant Salmon Oil will be available exclusively to independent pet specialty retailers through […]
Spectrum Donates to COVID-19 Effort in Africa
Press release: Spectrum Brands Leading pet care products supplier Spectrum Brands Global Pet Care, a division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., has announced a $30,000 donation to clean-water initiative Well Aware in its efforts to combat COVID-19 in East African communities struggling to contain the virus. The funds will support Well Aware’s efforts to provide […]
TDR Awarded Snake Vaccine Patent for Companion Animals
Press release: Tejas Discovery and Research Tejas Discovery and Research, LLC (TDR) of Seguin, Texas, recently announced the receipt of U.S. Patent, Number 10, 300,134 for its veterinary vaccine for the protection of snake bites in companion animals and horses. The veterinary vaccine comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a biocompatible polymer comprising chitosan, and a […]
Best Practices for Pest Control Season
How do we keep our salons free of parasites? It is important to know and understand all you can about these pests and to educate your clients and keep a clean pest-free salon. Educating the client is the first and most important step. I rarely saw cases of fleas or ticks in my salon or […]
Suzie’s CBD Partners with Hogs 4 Paws
Press release: Hogs 4 Paws Hogs 4 Paws is excited to announce that the art of social-distancing is easy on two wheels and the October 3rd self-ride Poker Run makes it even easier. Traditionally held in May, the Rescue Ride was moved to October to avoid graduations, spring storms and now COVID-19. May is National […]
PIJAC’s Reply to Proposed Wildlife Trade Ban
Press release: Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council We in the responsible pet care community are extremely concerned by the threat to human health posed by the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, and applaud many of the steps taken by government at all levels to help control the spread of disease and support economically devastated Americans. However, […]
Basic Training Helps Dog Behavioral Problems
Every dog owner and pet store employee should have a grasp on a few dog training basics. While this short overview aims to provide some background knowledge, pet retailers should be prepared to recommend a dog obedience trainer or offer classes in partnership with a certified professional. These classes can build customer loyalty, stimulate product […]
Industry Leaders Launch VetWatch
Press release: The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is teaming up with industry leaders Animalytix, Greenline Pet and Circa Healthcare to launch VetWatch, a weekly reporting and monitoring service for critical trends and developments impacting the U.S. veterinary profession. This initiative will provide the data needed to help guide [&hellip[...]
Wishbone Donates 14,300 Meals to SPCA International
Press release: Wishbone Pet Food As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, animal shelters around the world are struggling to supply the volume of pet food they need to feed the animals in their care during this extended crisis–facing shortages, shipping delays, and high numbers of abandoned pets. Wishbone Pet Food, one of the largest New Zealand-based […]
Analyzing Retail Sales for February, March
The current health crisis, with its stay at home restrictions, has resulted in many business closures and generally disrupted the U.S. retail marketplace. As consumer spending behavior evolves, Pet Business Professor John Gibbons, president of A GPS for Pet Businesses, regularly tracks the changes and migration between channels with data provided by the U.S. Census […]
Get Involved in Year-Round Charities
As a founder and president of a nonprofit animal rescue, I love people and businesses that make a point to give back during the holidays. However, once the holidays are over, the support often dries up, and many charities struggle to meet their needs during the rest of the year. As a business owner or […]
PAWS Act Funds for Domestic Violence Survivors, Pets
Press release: PAWS Act Coalition The PAWS Act Coalition, a group of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, is working to raise awareness among the domestic violence shelter community of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program. This program will support shelter and transitional housing services for survivors of domestic [&[...]
