- 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.
- by Daniel Granderson
- March 9 2021
- cats
- dogs
- ecommerce
- online purchases
- online retail
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
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.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 20 2020
- cats
- dogs
- economy
- pet
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet supplies
- pet trends
- pets as family
How to Return to Work Without Stressing Your Pets

As more Americans return to work, it may be time for you to prepare your pet for the new routine of office work.
Digital Pet Care and E-Commerce Becoming Essential During Pandemic

For over a decade, online sales have been booming. But the pandemic has fast-tracked e-commerce and digital pet care like never before.
- 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.