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Supplements, CBD Pet Products Gain Boost from COVID-19
The recently released 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by The Engine Group and included a total of 9.206 responses from pet owners across the United States, reports that 70 percent of U.S. households own a pet, which is up from 67 percent reported in its previous survey. While the forecast is […]
Gift-Giving Ideas to Inspire Retailers, Drive Holiday Revenue
It’s never too early to prepare for the holiday season. The “most wonderful time of the year” was not so wonderful last year as COVID-19 cancelled Halloween and made the holidays a virtual event. Nonetheless, gift giving is a way to connect with family and friends, including our furry loved ones. The holiday season starts […]
Pet Food Manufacturers Pursue Advances in Nutrition, Sustainability
The past 12 months have been a roller-coaster ride for the pet food industry. The COVID pandemic was in full swing last summer, having a massive impact on pet food ingredients, production and transportation. A COVID-related change in safety worker protocols, as well as missing workers due to illness or quarantining, challenged manufacturers to meet […]
The Cat Products Market is Purring Like a Kitten
The pet industry has overcome a year of COVID-related challenges and continued to flourish, reaching a milestone in 2020 by exceeding $100B in U.S. sales. People are adding pets to their families now more than ever for companionship during lockdown, causing a spike in ownership. This has been supported by a September 2020 study from […]
Making It Better: Examining the Most Innovative Pet Products
To satisfy the ever-demanding consumer, the pet care industry is continually challenging itself to create products that are more effective, better tasting, more durable, more exciting and solve more health issues. It takes creativity, intelligence and ingenuity to achieve these goals, but the pet industry is teeming with people who answer the call and help […]
Examining the CBD, CBG Side of Today’s Holistic Health Sector
Derived from the cannabis plant, cannabidiol (CBD) in pet products has slowly become accepted for its beneficial impact since is has entered the market. It’s estimated that pet CBD products arrived on retailer shelves in the early 2010s, but its current popularity among pet parents is obvious. In fact, a 2020 report from Brightfield Group, […]
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 […]
Consumers Seek Pet Toys That Encourage Connection, Stimulate Senses
Last year saw the COVID-19 virus bring much of the country to a screeching halt, with businesses encouraging employees to work from home. If we can view the pandemic through rose-colored glasses, we would say the good news is that pet owners were able to spend a far greater amount of time interacting with their animal […]
Innovative Grooming Brands are Producing Advanced Pet Products
In order to become or remain competitive in any industry, you must identify and attempt to meet the needs of your customers. Even during a pandemic, whether you’re a retailer, distributor, manufacturer or groomer, the worst thing to do is sit on your laurels. Staying on top of the what’s hot and what’s not, following […]
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 […]
Influencer, Pedigree Cats Connect With Consumers
Pets have a special way of bringing people together, and many cats are making themselves known in society. But at the end of the day, whether it’s social media catrepreneurs or the finest pedigreed cat competing in shows, these special cats are no different from the average household cat when it comes to their care […]
Grooming Sector Focusing on Needs of Pets, Owners
According to MarketersMEDIA, the global pet grooming market was valued at $2.1 million in 2018 and will reach $3.5 million by the end of 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7 percent from 2019 to 2025. As pet parents become increasingly educated on the well-being of their pets, the grooming styles and […]
