Packaged Facts: Blog

by David Sprinkle
August 11 2021
dog owners
dogs
pet

10-Year Growth Demographics for Owning Dogs

While the number of retiree households grew by 35% between 2010/11 and 2020/21, the number of dog-owning retiree households grew by 67%.

by Shannon Brown
June 4 2021
dogs
online purchases
pet
pet care
pet medications

COVID-19 Accelerates Online Shift in Pet Medications Sales

Although veterinarians remain the main source for buying pet medications, e-commerce has cornered all the growth momentum.

by David Lummis
April 5 2021
cats
dogs
pet
pet industry
pet market research
pet trends

U.S. Pet Population in the Wake of COVID-19

When the initial impacts of COVID-19 started being felt beginning around March 2020, the pet industry anticipated that dog ownership especially would get a boost among a national population that found itself homebound, socially isolated, and well aware of the mental and physical health benefits of pet ownership, including in relation to stress.

Pet Industry's E-Commerce Growth Will Outlast Pandemic

Even before the pandemic, e-commerce sales were a primary pet market driver. David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, discusses this and other trends at Global Pet Expo Digital Access on March 24.

by Daniel Granderson
February 2 2021
cats
dogs
pet care
pet health
pet supplements
pet trends

During Pandemic, CBD Products a High Point in Pet Supplements

New Packaged Facts report "Pet Supplements in the U.S., 8th Edition" examines how CBD supplements are trending and boosting sales in the pet market.

by Daniel Granderson
January 12 2021
dog food
dog owners
dogs
pet food
pets as family

10 Healthiest Human Foods You Should Be Feeding Your Dog

Not all human food is bad for dogs. In fact, some are quite healthy for your pup. Here are the 10 healthiest human foods you should be feeding your dog.

by Daniel Granderson
November 17 2020
cats
dogs
pet market
pet owners
pet products
pet retail
pets as family

Pet Owners Working—and Playing—at Home Boost Sales of Durable Pet Products

Packaged Facts expects the pet durables market to increase 10% in 2020 bringing sales to $5.7 billion, with steady annual gains projected for the market through 2024.