- by Daniel Granderson
- August 26 2020
- cats
- dogs
- pet health
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pets as family
Examining America’s Aging Pet Population
Older pets have a profound impact on the U.S. pet industry.
- by Daniel Granderson
- August 12 2020
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet retail
Finding the Silver Lining in Pandemic-Era Pet Food
COVID-19 has wrought vast and ongoing changes and challenges for U.S. businesses. Nevertheless, the pet food market has been living up to its recession-resistant reputation, highlighting the “silver lining” the overall pet market has experienced as a result of the pandemic.
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 5 2020
- cats
- dogs
- pet health
- pet medications
- veterinarians
Strong Veterinary Market Underpins Pet Medications
This new blog based on Packaged Facts' "Pet Medications in the U.S., 6th Edition" analyzes the important role pet medications play in the operations of veterinary clinics.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 28 2020
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
- pet owners
- pet parenting
- pet trends
- pets as family
Spotify’s New “Pawfect” Music Playlists Are In Tune With Pets and Pet Owners
Gen Z and Millennials represent an important segment for not only Spotify’s new pet-inspired playlists, but also for the U.S. pet industry overall.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 21 2020
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet supplies
Pet Litter and Clean-Up Products Eliminate the “Ick” Factor in Pet Ownership
Pet owners want products that will make their lives easier, allowing them to change the litter box less frequently, leave their dogs at home without worrying about “accidents,” and easily treat whatever stains, odors, and pet hair situations that do inevitably occur.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 9 2020
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet health
- veterinarians
Pet Food and Health: The Veterinary Angle
As with pet health choices generally, veterinarians should play a more proactive role in guiding their customers to balanced pet food choices.
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 20 2019
- baby boomers
- cats
- dogs
- pet owners
- pet trends
- pets as family
Make Way for Boomer Pet Owners!
Packaged Facts' report "Pet Population and Ownership Trends in the U.S: Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets, 3rd Edition" suggests that substantial opportunities among pet owners in the 55-and-over age group are hiding in plain sight.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 22 2019
- cats
- dogs
- functional foods
- pet
- pet health
- pet retail
- pet supplements
- pet treats
Dogs and Cats Sink Teeth into Functional, Healthy Pet Treats
In addition to unusual or exotic proteins, treat marketers are relying on functional ingredients to capture pet owners’ attention, making it possible for them to address pet health and wellness issues while enjoying “treat time.”
- by Daniel Granderson
- September 20 2019
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- pet
- pet care
- pet food
- pet health
- pets as family
10 Common Plants Dangerous to Pets
Pet owners can, with a little research and some care, continue to enjoy their gardens, houseplants, and cut flowers. They just need to exercise some caution. This guest blog by Rover.com discusses ways to prevent pet exposure to toxic plants.
- by Daniel Granderson
- August 15 2019
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
- Petco
- PetSmart
“Other” Pet Store Sector in Transition
Packaged Facts estimates pet product sales of pet specialty stores other than PetSmart and Petco at under $6 billion. These “other” pet chain or independent stores consist primarily of smaller- and mid-size formats, although also with some superstore-size outlets among the regional chains.
