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Apr 10, 2024

How the Best Places to Work List Will Help Your Pet Brand Gain Industry Recognition

For the third consecutive year, Pet Age will be recognizing the Best Places to Work in the Pet Industry, a program for companies that enables them to benchmark their organization, learn more about their employees and stand out in their communities as one of the best places to work. In a world of shrinking margins […]

Apr 9, 2024

Furvor Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Product Line Expansion, Retail Partnership

Furvor, a leading pet bone broth nutrition brand, recently celebrating its first anniversary by launching its first national retail partnership with SCHEELS. Founded in 1902, SCHEELS is a destination sporting goods store with nearly 40 locations in the U.S.A. Founder Kevin Bauer commented on the pet brand’s first-year success. “My teenage son and I started […]

Apr 8, 2024

Fauna Foods ‘Day at the Races’ Pet Industry Event Returns to Meadowlands Racetrack

Fauna Foods recently announced its highly anticipated annual summer kickoff event, “Day at the Races,” is scheduled to take place June 14 at the iconic Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ira Slovin, founder and CEO of Fauna Foods, emphasizes the purpose of the annual event. “Building one-to-one relationships with our vendor partners and […]

Apr 5, 2024

Central Bark Continues Franchise Expansion with Dog Day Care Center to Open in Poughkeepsie, NY

Central Bark, a premier whole dog care franchise and industry pioneer, recently announced it is continuing its aggressive national expansion with its soon to open first location in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. Leading Central Bark’s expansion into the Hudson Valley is the husband-and-wife team of Denise and Ron Donofrio. After their 30-year career […]

Apr 4, 2024

Jolly Pets Unveils Brand Refresh to Enhance Commitment to Quality Toys, Play Experiences

Jolly Pets, a leading provider of innovative and durable pet toys, is excited to announce its highly anticipated brand refresh. The comprehensive brand update includes a fresh, new logo and captivating packaging designs, aimed at further enhancing the company’s commitment to quality, creativity and pet-centric play experiences. With three decades of success in the pet […]

Apr 4, 2024

Aquarium Supplies Leader Blue Ribbon Pet Introduces Marty Lee as National Sales Manager

Blue Ribbon Pet Products, Inc., an innovative leader in exclusive aquarium décor and supplies, recently announced the appointment of Marty Lee as their new national sales manager. Prior to joining Blue Ribbon, Lee held various positions in sales and marketing, where he demonstrated a proven track record of generating account growth and success. With a […]

Apr 4, 2024

CityVet Veterinary-Owned Practices Network Announces New Urgent Care Services

CityVet, a Dallas-based network of 36 veterinarian-owned practices, recently announced the launch of its new Urgent Care services. With a commitment to the well-being of animal companions, CityVet expands its offerings to ensure pets receive immediate medical attention during unexpected emergencies. “Our decision to launch Urgent Care services stems from our dedication to serving the [&helli[...]

Apr 4, 2024

Boehringer Ingelheim Named Official Animal Health Company Partner of Atlanta Braves

Boehringer Ingelheim, the largest animal health company in Georgia, recently announced its new partnership with the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Braves Foundation as the Official Animal Health Company partner, starting with the 2024 MLB season. Randolph Legg, president of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, expressed his excitement about the partnership. “We are thrilled to join [&hel[...]

Apr 4, 2024

Omnichannel Dog Brand BARK Appoints 2 Pet Industry Veterans to Leadership Team

BARK, Inc., a leading global omnichannel dog brand, recently announced the appointments of Michael Black as chief revenue officer and general manager, consumables and Michael Parness as chief marketing officer and general manager, play. Reporting to the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Matt Meeker, Black and Parness will lead the company’s expansion across its […]

Apr 3, 2024

Gold Medalist Swimmer Chase Kalisz, His Bulldog Floyd Join Nulo’s ‘Fuel Incredible’ Campaign

Nulo, a leading pet nutrition company, is excited to unveil a new partnership with Gold Medalist swimmer Chase Kalisz and his bulldog Floyd, aimed at amplifying its “Fuel Incredible” campaign. This initiative underscores the pivotal role pets have in the lives of competitors, positioning Nulo as the go-to nutrition choice for elite athletes and pet […]

Apr 2, 2024

Viral Patel Joins Royal Canin North America Leadership Team as Vice President of Finance

Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce the promotion of Viral Patel to vice president, Finance, effective April 1, 2024. Patel will be responsible for accelerating a growth and value creation journey and bringing tangible health benefits through nutrition to cats and dogs. As a member of the North […]

Apr 2, 2024

FDA Alert: ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Chicken, Swine, Cattle, Horse Feed After Animal Fatality

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting that ADM Animal Nutrition, based in Illinois, had recalled specific lots of its feed that may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and chloride, which could harm chickens, pigs, cattle and horses. ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling the […]