AAFCO launches new fast-track review process for animal food ingredients, Fromm Family Foods recall, Reading the Room webinar, vendor spotlight on Brownrice Webcams and curated content in the December 11th Animal Health Digest Bulletin. Source: IBPSA, December 15, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – December 8, 2025
"Reading the room" webinar planned featuring Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Lisa Large, Tiny Paws Booking keeping member benefit, Carmen’s book recommendations, legislative updates, latest from Animal Health Digest and more . . . Stronger bonds, changing expectations and new technologies, Today’s Veterinary Business, December 1, 2025. Link. EU lawmakers approve … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – December 1, 2025
Holiday readiness, finding stability during hard seasons, HBR podcast featuring Nicholas A . Pearce, PhD, and the latest from Animal Health Digest. Source: IBPSA, December 1, 2025. Link. The best companies are ones that not only have a purpose for themselves but also attract and hire people whose individual senses of purpose align with the company’s purpose.” - Nicholas … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 24, 2025
Webinar recording link to "Your Holiday Survival Guide," Kinn Kleanbowl member benefit, legislative updates, pet owners expecting relationship-based experiences, convenience and value and the November 20th AHD Bulletin. Source: IBPSA, November 24, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 17, 2025
Industry News and Quick Reads The Cat Market - By the Numbers Leaders, Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Preparing for Emergencies; a Resource from the Government of Canada Member Benefits SPOTLIGHT: BusyPaws IBPSA Members receive a 10 percent discount on annual or monthly plans for the initial 6 months. BusyPaws serves thousands of pet parents every day to … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 10, 2025
From the blog: Protect your pet care business with key cybersecurity measures. Link. Member benefits: Build an app with Doxieworks. 15 percent member discount Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 6, 2025. Link. NASC seal extended to treats, gratitude, delegation, feline behaviors, “They Ate What?” and more! Legislative update: New Jersey S4804; … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 3, 2025
From the blog: Emerging trends in pet ownership: what they mean for pet care businesses. Link. Industry news: Petflation 2025 – September Update: Jumps up to +3.5% vs Last Year. Link. PadsPass is solving pet travel for clients and veterinarians in time for the holidays. Link. Member benefits: Discounted pricing on background screening reports from … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – October 27, 2025
From the IBPSA blog: Termageddon is offering IBPSA members a 10 percent discount on website compliance service to manage risk from a growing list of privacy laws <Link>. Gallagher offers IBPSA members affordable, comprehensive health insurance and pharmacy solutions designed specifically for individuals, families, and business owners with options available … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – October 20, 2025
Attention: IBPSA has received several strange email “bounce” notices that indicate there may be some sort of spam being sent out under our name. IBPSA has NOT sent any communications with the subject line: “Chase” or “Chase Bank.” Notices for pet services businesses and IBPSA members: Webinar reminder: Tofu litter; A clean, green kennel solution <Link> In the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – October 6, 2025
Congratulations and welcome to the 25 new members who joined the association in Q3. Check the list for these members in your area and consider giving them a call. Two upcoming webinars available: How to Hold Staff Accountable with Love. Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00 p.m. Central Time <Register here> Tofu litter: A clean, green kennel solution. October 29, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 22, 2025
Log in and double-check your IBPSA profile, logo and contacts <Link> Join the IBPSA staff for Office Hours on Tuesdays via Zoom at Noon Central time <Link>. Register for this webinar: How to hold staff accountable with love, October 15, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. <Link> September 25th Animal Health Digest Bulletin <Link> Source: IBPSA, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 23, 2025
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for a Pet Care Business Excellence Award at this year’s Forum for your dedication to excellence and helping our industry continue to raise the bar for pet care. Winners of the 2025 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards! Category Winner Independent Provider Noosa Country … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 15, 2025
It is the week ahead of the Forum, billed as a bold, first-of-its-kind event for the pet care industry. IBPSA has convened a dynamic lineup of respected speakers to lead real, unfiltered conversations about the most pressing and progressive issues facing our field. No fluff—just the insights, strategies, and challenges that matter most to pet care business owners and general … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 9, 2025
We are pleased to provide IBPSA members with our weekly AHD Bulletin. We believe boarding and pet services professionals can have a significant role in supporting pets’ quality of life and advocating for best health practices for the animals they see routinely.” – Kirk Augustine, AHD Founder, president From this week’s Fast BITES There are still openings for Bold and … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 2, 2025
2025 IBBY finalists named, Virginia feedback needed on proposed regulations for animal boarding establishments, pheromone-based pet wellness webinar was well attended, more information about opportunities at The Forum and the August 28th Animal Health Digest Bulletin. Source: IBPSA, September 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 25, 2025
2025 IBBY finalists named in six categories, Forum room block reservations extended through September 2nd, IBPSA staff announces weekly Zoom hours, more and more dogs and fewer and fewer children in Spain spawns luxury pet hotels, Mississippi is number 1 in heartworm infection rates, followed by Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas. Plus the August 21st AHD Bulletin, which … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 18, 2025
The latest ahead of the upcoming FORUM, IBPSA Zoom office hours, clearing up travel expense confusion, Digs Dog Care and more. Source: IBPSA, August 18, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 11, 2025
Conference reminders and overview, Rover expanding through acquisition, legislative updates, August 7th AHD Bulletin and more . . . Source: IBPSA, August 11, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 4, 2025
This week’s Fast Bites arrived in a new format with reminders of resources for pet services businesses, an announcement of a new webinar to help elevate pet care businesses and the weekly link to the last AHD Bulletin. Registration for The Forum is still open and rooms are available at the convention hotel. Source: IBPSA, August 4, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 28, 2025
Pet food prices easing, dealing with cyberbullying and AI ‘review bombing,’ burnout tips and consequences plus the comedian Drew Lynch is scheduled to entertain at The Forum. Registration is still open for the September 21–23, 2025 event. Source: IBPSA, July 28, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 21, 2025
Forum registration ends August 21st, thunderstorm aversion research, cats in Indonesia dictating the size and shape of the pet food market, pet custody legislation, scaling veterinary telehealth startups, small business grants available and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 21, 2025. Link. Cats rule and dogs follow in Indonesia, owning 77.5 percent of the total pet food market … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 14, 2025
Small businesses have security challenges but may get some tax relief, more investments in pet wellness and nutrition, credit cards as cash flow lifelines and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 14, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 7, 2025
Dog elected as mayor, boarding is option for dogs with sound reactivity*, blue-green algae warnings, Pet Sustainability Coalition seeking to remove 125 tons of plastic from environment in July and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 7, 2025. Link. Note the digital marketing strategies webinar on July 16th. *INSIGHTS: Beyond July 4th festivities, boarding facilities can provide … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 30, 2025
Trends in the pet health business sector, what’s shaping the pet food industry, new grants for small business, animal care is catching up with human trends, new standards establish minimums for dog and cat breeding, keeping and traceability across EU, and more . . . Source: IBPSA, June 30, 2025. Link. Note the digital marketing strategies webinar on July 16th and the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 23, 2025
Grants and resources for veterans, new guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, the influence of premiumization and humanization in the pet industry, Volume II of the CATalyst Council’s 2025 Feline Market Insights Report and more. . . Source: IBPSA, June 23, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 16, 2025
Pet industry sales normalizing but still climb post-pandemic, luxury lifestyles for pets booming in Japan, 100+ grants for small businesses, pet tech changing pet parenting, charity is promoting pensions for retired police dogs, franchising cat sitting and more . . . Source: IBPSA, June 16, 2025. Link. IBBY nominations are now open. They were established by the IBPSA to … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 9, 2025
Diminishing veterinary care blamed on rising costs, small businesses need to consider risk management, harnessing AI for small business, law maker activities and more . . . Source: IBPSA, June 9, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 2, 2025
Camp Bow Wow turns 25 . . . shares data from dog owner survey, WunderPetz™ launches franchise opportunities, Petbizology launches growth services, legislative updates, dog karaoke and more . . . Source: IBPSA, June 2, 2025. Link. 79 percent agreed that they feel like both they and their dogs are living their best lives when the dog is able to socialize.” – Camp Bow Wow … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 26, 2025
Expanding bans on pet sales ban in retail shops, vet triage AI platforms compared, Royal Canin to sponsor Raising the Perfect Pet a collaboration with Martha Stewart, tariff effect on pet care costs, hiring a summer intern and more . . . Source: IBPSA, May 26, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 19, 2025
Free grooming services webinar slated for June 4th, helping teams embrace new technology, forward-flow funding, small business tax priorities, growing demand for pet funerals, report on trends in pet sitting market and more . . . Note the announcement about The Forum conference scheduled for September 22nd and 23rd. IBPSA is bringing together a dynamic lineup of respected … [Read more...]