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Sep 1, 2022

Spoiled Rotten Dogz Helps Pet Lovers Represent Their Lifestyle

The slogan “Run fast, bark loud” also can be considered a philosophy that’s inspired by the sheer joy and abandon by which dogs play. Pet Age recently spoke with John Plausse, founder of Spoiled Rotten Dogz, to find out how a mission to infuse a sense of playfulness in the human products that he designs […]

Aug 1, 2022

Eastern Food Therapy Guides Side by Side Pet Nutrition

In the pet food sector, few brands are comparable to Side By Side, which makes all-natural pet food in small batches using whole foods and an Eastern Food Therapy philosophy. Pet Age recently spoke with Carol Bramson, founder of Side by Side Pet, to learn more about her views on proper nutrition and the importance […]

Aug 1, 2022

Five Questions: Primal Pet Foods Founder Matt Koss

Pet Age recently spoke with Matt Koss, founder of Primal Pet Foods, to learn about the brand’s history and his plans for the future.   What did you bring to the pet industry when you started Primal Pet Foods in 2001?   When I started Primal, I wanted to create a solution for what I had […]

Aug 1, 2022

Reward Them: Consumers Seek Healthy, Functional Dog Treats, Chews

Pet retailers know that their lineup of dog chews and treats need to be varied and diverse in order to meet the needs and desires of today’s consumers. More pet parents want treats that not only taste good but are also filled with healthy ingredients that are beneficial to the dog’s well-being. In addition to […]

Jul 1, 2022

Handcrafted in Boston: Polkadog Bakery Remains True to Its Roots

Starting in Boston’s South End with one retail storefront, Polkadog has maintained its hometown roots since Deb Suchman launched the brand in 2002. It’s been a successful trip for Polkadog, which has grown into a globally accessible brand through retail distribution from Seattle to Puerto Rico and New York to South Korea. Pet Age recently spoke to Suchman, […]

Jul 1, 2022

Five Questions: Meet Spencer Williams, West Paw Founder & CEO

Pet Age recently spoke with Spencer Williams, CEO of West Paw, to find out more about his view of the pet care industry, sustainability and his brand’s relationship with consumers.   What’s your view on how brands can be a force for good in the pet industry and consumers?  Pet brands have a unique opportunity […]

Jul 1, 2022

Science & Technology: The Dangers of Heavy Metals in Pet Food

Cats are sensitive to mercury, the levels of which can vary widely in different fish used for pet food. According to Sean Wittenberg, founder of Pure Cravings, depending on the waters where a fish lived and what it was eating, two fish of the same species, age and size can have completely different mercury levels. […]

Jul 1, 2022

Take the Plunge: Support Today’s Fishkeepers as Aquatic Hobby Grows

Pet Age recently spoke with Chad Clayton, the live feeds supervisor at Reed Mariculture, the parent company of Reef Nutrition, to discover the newest developments in the care of aquatic livestock as the aquatic hobby continues to grow in popularity.    How has the aquatic hobby changed from the start of 2020 to now?  The […]

May 1, 2022

Science & Technology: ALL-IN Multi-Functional Dog Supplements

Backed by eight patents, Vetericyn’s ALL-IN is a clinically proven, life-stage dog supplement that combines a proprietary delivery system that gets ingredients absorbed into the cells. It contains the essential building blocks dogs need at their particular life stage to promote digestive, cellular, bone, mental and immune health. To learn more about the science and […]

May 1, 2022

Pet Bedding 101: Essential Critter Category Sees Continued Sales Growth

Founded in 1919, American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a family-owned and operated business, building a reputation as a leader in sustainable forestry products through innovation, hard work and caring for families. With pet bedding brands like PetsPick and America’s Choice, AWF strives to make a positive contribution to the environment through total waste utilization in […]

May 1, 2022

True Transparency: Prospect Farms Seeks to Elevate Pet CBD Industry

Prospect Farms is a CBD brand that hand plants, organically grows, hand harvests, slow-dry cures, extracts and formulates its products at the company’s farm in Prospect, Maine. Pet Age recently spoke with CEO Brad Tipper to learn more about the brand’s mission.    What’s the story of how Prospect Farms entered the pet product industry?  […]

May 1, 2022

Five Questions: Meet Pure & Natural Pet Founder Beth Sommers

Pure and Natural Pet is a brand that provides pet parents with a healthier solution in grooming and wellness products that are USDA Certified Organic, USA-Made and Cruelty-Free. Pet Age recently spoke with its founder, Beth Sommers.   What was your vision for Pure & Natural Pet when you founded the company in 2015? My […]