Complimentary Commercial Content November is when we celebrate National Senior Pet Month. . . . once a pet becomes a senior, every day is senior care day.” Keeping a senior pet happy is all about paying attention, shares Katherine Carbanaro. As dogs’ or cats’ needs change with age, owners need to learn about accommodating them and adjusting routines when needed. Among the … [Read more...]
Pet Age introduces pet industry’s 2021 Power 50 list
In its inaugural Power 50 list, Pet Age recognizes the people whose vital work has made a substantial impact on the pet market. Note the cross section of businesses represented. The criteria were simple: Identify the people influencing the pet care community in positive ways, whether they be company leaders, heads of organizations or officials whose decisions affect the pet … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart discusses pet CBD, Canopy Growth partnership
Stewart entered the CBD market in 2019 when she collaborated with Canopy Growth to develop a line of CBD-infused gummies, soft gels and tinctures for people. This partnership now also includes a line of CBD pet products that launched early in 2021. Source: Pet Age, September 1, 2021. Link. Based on Stewart’s business savvy and passion for pets, combined with Canopy Growth’s … [Read more...]
U.S. pet supplies spending update: mid-year 2020
Pet supplies and pet food spending has been on a roller-coaster ride, writes John Gibbons. However, the driving forces of each are different. Pet food is “need” spending and has been powered by a succession of “must-have” trends. Pet supplies spending is largely discretionary and has been affected by two primary factors, 1) spending in other major segments and 2) … [Read more...]
Talkatoo wins VMX Pet Pitch Competition
Sponsored Content Congratulations to AHD Sponsor, Talkatoo, for being awarded as the winner of the Startup Pet Pitch Competition during VMX in a live pitch competition resembling an episode of the TV show Shark Tank. This is our industry; these are our people and now a lot more of them are going to know about Talkatoo and what we can provide them. It’s a big deal!” - Shawn … [Read more...]
What to do when Fido gets high
Fido is finding the gummies and he likes them. So far this year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has observed a 765 percent rise in calls about animals ingesting marijuana than for the same time last year. The Pet Poison Helpline reports a 448 percent increase in calls over the past six years. Veterinary and animal health professionals share what to do when dogs eat … [Read more...]
Pet Leadership Council announces the launch of Be Dog Smart
Be Dog Smart is a new consumer education initiative designed to help people make informed decisions about getting a new dog, whether from a professional breeder, shelter or rescue, pet store, friend or family member. Proper education about pet acquisition was identified as an area of importance for consumers in Pet Leadership Council (PLC) research. Responsible dog acquisition … [Read more...]
A forward look at pet grooming
Jennifer Higgins review trends, products and companies involved with changing the pet grooming industry. According to Transparency Market Research (TMR), “The pet grooming market has been segmented by product type into conditioners and shampoos, scissors and clippers, and combs and brushes.” We also noted the references to occupational safety. The grooming industry … [Read more...]
Cat litter offers new benefits
Sandy Robins shares recent trends in cat litter. This information is commercial, but knowing what is trending in this category is important for animal health pros who deal with cat owners. Source: Pet Age, December 4, 2017. New cat litter options include these categories: lightweight litters au natural litters diagnostic litters vibrant litters … [Read more...]