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Advancements in Science Enable Consumers to Care for Aging Pets
Despite our best efforts to freeze time, the years steadily pass and our dogs and cats continue to age. It might be evident by arthritic stiffness, cloudy eyes, fatty lumps just beneath the skin or even anxiety and unpredictable grumpiness. The term “geriatric” signifies the point at which 75 percent of one’s anticipated lifespan has […]
Fur Babies: Today’s Dogs are Living the Good Life
If you have any doubt that the dog economy is booming, you only need to know that sales of dog diapers have increased to $24 million for the 24 weeks ending Aug. 15, up 202 percent from the same period last year, according to Nielsen research. Dog-related products appear several times among the top […]
Pandemic Relief: CBD Awareness During COVID-19
Cannabidiol (CBD) for pets has remained one of the hottest consumer products on the market, and sales of CBD pet products has grown a whopping 946 percent in 2019, according to a 2019 report by Brightfield Group, from $32 million in 2018. The cannabis-focused research firm estimates the market could grow to $1.7 billion by […]
Today’s Pet Treats: Simple, Satisfying and Healthy
As with everything else in the pet care industry, the growth in treats has been fueled by the humanization of pets. Even the manner in which pet treats are displayed on shelves, end caps and checkout counters has changed, with pet store aisles now resembling supermarket human snack aisles. And consumers know what they […]
Pet Food Brands Deliver What Consumers Want
It’s well known that the pet food industry is considered recession resistant, and this year it has been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic. In its April 2020 forecast, Packaged Facts originally predicted 4% expected growth for pet food, but after an increase in pet acquisitions and a related sales of pet products during the COVID-19 […]
Haute Couture: High Fashion in the Pet Industry
The term pet owner is slowly being replaced by pet parent, as more companion animals are being looked at as members of the family. More than a third of all pet owners are Millennials, who have overtaken Baby Boomers as the biggest pet-owning generation. Millennials are not afraid to make full use of their spending […]
Quality Control of CBD Processing and Testing
A quick scan of the labeling and packaging for pet foods and treats made from familiar, traditional ingredients will show that descriptions of those products often contain similar language and visuals. Companies focusing on the high degree of purity in their foods and treats will indicate they are organic and/or natural, without artificial flavors, colors […]
Small But Mighty Pets Flex Their Muscles
In 2019, approximately 11 percent of American households had pets other than dogs or cats, which translates to nearly 14 million out of the 69 million pet-owning households, according to Simmons data cited by market research firm Package Facts. Fish (5 percent) are the most popular “other” pet, followed by birds (3 percent), reptiles (2 […]
Stocking Stores for Puppies and Kittens
No matter if they label themselves “pet parents” or use the term “fur babies” to describe their companion animals, the owners of dogs and cats play maternal and paternal roles when raising newborn pets. Proper feeding, teaching and nurturing are among their regular responsibilities and obligations. Those efforts by owners not only contribute to having […]
The Root of Pet Dental Problems
February is Pet Dental Month, and many brands are seizing the opportunity to bring forth awareness to pet oral health. But some are looking deeper into the issue, whether that’s enhancing awareness methods or recognizing that the biggest concerns lie beneath the surface. Treats C&E Animal Health was established 30 years ago with a focus […]
