Thanks to the humanization of pets, aspects of human life have crept into our companion animals. One area where this is obvious can be found in pet food. Pet parents are delighted whent they find a pet food recipe that is organic, sustainable or natural. While sustainability can be proved through transparency, and the term […]
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Trends & Products: Travel Needs
TRAVEL NEEDS Prior to the pandemic forcing the public and their pets to remain in their homes, pet travel was a year round affair, with companion pets joining their owners on the road for a variety of adventures. COVID-19 made travel difficult, if not impossible, for much of 2021 and the start of this year. […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Small Animal Essentials
BET ON SMALL PETS According to the 2021-2022 National Pet Owners Survey from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), pet ownership has increased from an estimated 67 percent of U.S. households that own a pet to an estimated 70 percent. Millennials were also revealed to be the largest cohort of pet owners at 32 percent, […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Sustainability
CARBON FOOTPRINT CONCERNS Sustainability used to be viewed as concern about non-renewable energy use and overconsumption of natural resources. As the term morphs to include more practices, policies and procedures, research is showing that sustainability issues are becoming more important to pet parents. Consumers are paying attention to climate change and even the policies of […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Grooming
LOOKING THEIR BEST The pet care market is home to a wide variety of products that are being designed for various tasks, including shampoos, conditioners, brushes and trimmers for home and professional grooming. As grooming styles change, brands are developing products to enable groomers and consumers to keep up with the current trends. “On-the-go sprays […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Pet Cleaning
MANAGING THE MESS As any pet parent will tell you, cleaning products are a vastly under appreciated part of pet ownership. Poop bags, litter boxes and their appropriate accessories are essential purchases for consumers who own dogs and cats. And those who keep other companion pets – including birds, critters and herps – are constantly […] Read More →
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Trends & Products: Bedding & Substrate
THE BEST BEDDING It might not be at the top of the list for exciting accessories for an aquarium, terrarium or critter environment, but the bedding and substrate for aquatic livestock, herps and small animals is vital to the companion animal’s well-being. Reptile and amphibian substrates serve several purposes, as bedding maintains humidity, promotes healthy […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Made in U.S.A.
NATIONAL PRIDE Pet product packaging has always been designed to attract consumer attention as brands attempt to catch the eye of discerning pet parents. The “made in the U.S.A.” category is stronger than ever, and it ranks among the leading categories for product label placement as brands seek to call out where their ingredients and […] Read More →
Trends & Products: Bowls & Feeding Systems
BOWLS & FEEDING SYSTEMS Despite being so vital to a pet’s health, bowls and feeding systems might be one of the most overlooked sectors in the pet care industry. Water and food bowls are continuing to evolve into stylish and sophisticated accessories. For retailers, it’s an area that could boost revenue when handled correctly. It’s […] Read More →
